How many days until Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year
There are 127 days until Chinese New Year 2027. It falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
It’s Chinese New Year today! Chinese New Year is on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
That’s 18 weeks and 1 day, or about 3,048 hours.
When is Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year follows the lunisolar calendar and falls between January 21 and February 20.
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday | |
| 2028 | Wednesday | |
| 2029 | Tuesday | |
| 2030 | Sunday |
About Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, marks the start of the year in the Chinese calendar. Each year is linked to one of twelve zodiac animals.
Families gather for a reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve, homes are decorated in red, and red envelopes, lanterns, dragon dances and fireworks fill the celebrations.
Make the wait part of the fun
- Plan the reunion dinner menu and who’s cooking what.
- Clean and decorate the house before the new year begins, as tradition suggests.
- Book travel early: the festival brings the largest annual migration in the world.
Chinese New Year countdown FAQ
How many weeks until Chinese New Year?
It’s 18 weeks and 1 day until Chinese New Year on February 6, 2027.
What day of the week is Chinese New Year 2027?
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on a Saturday.
When is Chinese New Year 2028?
Chinese New Year 2028 is on Wednesday, January 26, 2028.
