When is chinese new year

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday that marks the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar Chinese calendar. The date of Chinese New Year varies each year, but it typically falls between January 21 and February 20.

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

Here are the dates for Chinese New Year for the next few years:

Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration, with the first day of the new year being the most important. It is a time for family reunions, traditional foods, and cultural activities. The holiday is also known for its decorations, such as red lanterns, couplets, and paper cutouts, as well as its traditional activities, such as lion and dragon dances, and the giving of red envelopes filled with money.

It's worth noting that Chinese New Year is not just celebrated in China, but also in many other countries with significant Chinese populations, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.