Lunar New Year, also sometimes known as Chinese New Year, will be celebrated in many countries throughout Asia, and many areas in the U.S. as well, on Feb. 17, 2026. Chicago's Chinatown is home to one ...

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The sun sets on the Year of the Snake as the Lunar Year comes to an end, with a new dawn set to usher in the Year of the Horse. Preparations for the Lunar New Year festivities, an international ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...

A family of five on a homebound trip wave as they board a train at Seoul Station on Feb. 13, 2026, the eve of a five-day break for Seol, Lunar New Year's Day. The holiday, which runs from Feb. 14-18 ...

It's the Year of the Fire Horse (Hinoe-Uma), and cultures honoring the Lunar calendar will celebrate from Feb. 17 to March 3, or earlier in some parts of the state. The Lunar New Year is based on ...

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 ...