Chinese new year 2018 date

Chinese New Year 2018, also known as the Spring Festival, fell on:

• Friday, February 16, 2018
• Saturday, February 17, 2018 (actual date of the Chinese New Year)
• Sunday, February 18, 2018 (first day of the Chinese New Year)

The Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration, and the dates of the celebration vary each year based on the lunar calendar. The exact dates of the Chinese New Year can be calculated as follows:

• The Chinese New Year typically falls between January 21 and February 20.
• The exact date is determined by the lunar calendar, which is based on the cycles of the moon.
• The Chinese New Year is celebrated on the second new moon after the winter solstice.

In 2018, the Chinese New Year fell on February 16, marking the beginning of the Year of the Dog.