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Chinese New Year
The most important Chinese holiday, welcoming the new lunar year with family reunions.
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Festival Overview
What is Chinese New Year?
The most important Chinese holiday, welcoming the new lunar year with family reunions.
ReligionTaoism & Chinese Folk
CategoryNew Year
Celebrated inChina, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam
Duration15 days
ReachChina & the Chinese diaspora
History, Origin & Significance
The Story Behind Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, this festival takes place from Chinese New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the year. The first day of the Chinese New Year falls on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February.
Source: Wikipedia — Chinese New Year
At a Glance
Celebration & Rituals
15 days of celebration
Observances stretch across 15 days of rituals and gatherings.
Red envelopes (hongbao)
The most recognisable custom of Chinese New Year.
China & the Chinese diaspora
Communities across 5 countries take part.
Dumplings
A signature dish closely associated with the celebration.
Flavours of the Celebration
Food & Culture
No Chinese New Year celebration is complete without its signature dishes, shared with family and community throughout the festivities.
DumplingsNian gao rice cakeWhole fishSpring rolls
Customs & Practices
Traditions
The customs practised during Chinese New Year vary by region, but these are the most widely recognised.
Red envelopes (hongbao)Lion & dragon dancesFamily reunion dinnerFirecrackers
Duration
Chinese New Year Timeline
Day 1 — Opening · Feb 6, 2027
Red envelopes (hongbao)
Day 2
Lion & dragon dances
Day 3
Family reunion dinner
Day 4
Firecrackers
Day 5
Red envelopes (hongbao)
Day 6
Lion & dragon dances
Day 7
Family reunion dinner
Day 8
Firecrackers
Day 9
Red envelopes (hongbao)
Day 10
Lion & dragon dances
Day 11
Family reunion dinner
Day 12
Firecrackers
Day 13
Red envelopes (hongbao)
Day 14
Lion & dragon dances
Day 15 — Closing
Family reunion dinner
Where It's Celebrated
Location & Country Details
Celebrated In
🇨🇳 China🇹🇼 Taiwan🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇻🇳 Vietnam
Primarily celebrated in China & the Chinese diaspora. Detailed country facts (capital, currency, languages) need a REST Countries API key configured — see .env.example.
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Travel Information
Best time to plan around
Typically celebrated in February.
Where to go
China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam
- Transport and hospitality prices often peak around New Year celebrations — book early.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Chinese New Year falls on Feb 6, 2027, based on the official public holiday calendar.
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