When is Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year — the Spring Festival — begins on the second new moon after the winter solstice. In 2027 it welcomes the Year of the Goat on 6 February.

The date follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar. 2027: Saturday 6 February, Year of the Goat.

Target date: Sat, 06 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

This countdown is calculated in your own local timezone.

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