Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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About Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) celebrates the first day of the traditional lunar calendar; dates shift each year.
Quick facts: Chinese New Year 2026
| Date | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of week | Tuesday |
| Month | February 2026 |
| ISO date | 2026-02-17 |
Dates for Chinese New Year depend on lunar or lunisolar calendars; confirm with community/local calendars.
Chinese New Year in other years
Planning notes for Chinese New Year 2026
This answer page is built for quick searches like when is Chinese New Year 2026, but it also links to related years and calendar tools so you can plan travel, shopping, content calendars and reminders around the date.
For official deadlines, school closures, bank holidays or religious observances, always confirm with the relevant authority in your country or region. Date rules can vary by location even when the common event name is the same.