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An annual celebration has started today, marking a fresh start for many. In 2026, the Chinese or Lunar New Year starts on February 17 with celebrations running until March 3. 2026 is the Year of the ...

Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. More than a dozen countries celebrate new year at this ...

The Chinese New Year is nearly here, and people around the world are getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse. The holiday occurs between Feb. 17 and March 3 in 2026, adheres to the ...

The Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian countries, including China, Vietnam and Korea. While often used interchangeably, "Lunar New Year" is a broader term than the culturally specific "Chinese ...

Lunar New Year 2026, also known as Chinese New Year, begins on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The date for Lunar New Year changes annually as it is based on the phases of the moon. The year 2026 is designated as ...

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This is the year of the horse and follows the year of the snake. Here's what you should know. When is Lunar New Year 2026? The Lunar New Year begins Feb. 17, 2026. When will 2026 Lunar New Year end?

Billions of people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year. But unlike the Solar New Year, the festival is not anchored to a fixed date on the solar calendar, but to the moon’s ...

Tuesday is Chinese New Year, and despite rain expected throughout the day, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco still plans to hold an event at Portsmouth Square. Board member Tony Lau ...

The Times Square ball drop and elaborate firework celebrations across the world may have ushered in the New Year of 2026 but the Year of the Horse on the Chinese calendar is yet to begin. The Chinese ...