US EditionA 2026 guide to Lunar New Year as we gallop into the Year of the Horse
The 2026 Lunar New Year, marked as the Year of the Fire Horse, features a 15-day Spring Festival with traditional foods, rituals, and regional customs across Asian communities.
- On February 16, 2026, Chinese communities worldwide observe Lunar New Year's Eve, with the first new moon on February 17, 2026, launching a 15-day Spring Festival.
- The Year of the Fire Horse results from pairing heavenly stem Bing with earthly branch Wu under the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle in 2026.
- Preparations begin about a week ahead, with festive cakes made on February 11, 2026, and homes hang red banners to ward off the mythical Nian.
- Families and visitors face strenuous travel and visits, with the first days of the festival testing stamina as many exchange gifts and households stock treats and fruits.
- On February 11, 2026, Day 3 named chi kou/cek hau is seen as prone to arguments, so some visit temples and avoid social contact.
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At this very moment, millions of people around the world participate in one of the most important festivals of the year, the Lunar New Year, which marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This year falls on February 17, starting the 15-day Spring Festival. Whether you are unfamiliar with the Lunar New Year or need a review, this guide will highlight some of the most common traditions associated with this celebration that extends to many c…
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A 2026 guide to Lunar New Year as we gallop into the Year of the Horse
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Grab your saddle and put on your riding boots — it’s time to stampede into the Year of the Horse. Lunar New Year, widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities around the planet, is nearly here. Marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar, it falls on February 17 in 2026, kicking off the 15-day Spring Festival. Celebrations vary depending on the country or region, but there…
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