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Lunar New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. Every year is represented by a zodiac animal sign.
Is Chinese New Year's Day a Public Holiday?
Chinese New Year's Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Lunar New Year is a festive occasion that calls for celebration in many places around the world.
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About Chinese New Year's Day
Read more about Chinese New Year's Day.Chinese New Year's Day Observances
Note: During a public holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | Feb 5 | Chinese New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Jan 25 | Chinese New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Feb 12 | Chinese New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Feb 1 | Chinese New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Jan 22 | Chinese New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Feb 10 | Chinese New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Jan 29 | Chinese New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
