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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 a Public Holiday?
Chinese New Year is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
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
Read more about Chinese New Year.Chinese New Year Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | Feb 5 | Chinese New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Jan 25 | Chinese New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Feb 12 | Chinese New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Feb 1 | Chinese New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Jan 22 | Chinese New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Feb 10 | Chinese New Year | Observance |
| 2025 | Wed | Jan 29 | Chinese New Year | Observance |
| 2026 | Tue | Feb 17 | Chinese New Year | Observance |
| 2027 | Sat | Feb 6 | Chinese New Year | Observance |
| 2028 | Wed | Jan 26 | Chinese New Year | Observance |
| 2029 | Tue | Feb 13 | Chinese New Year | Observance |
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.
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