When Is Chinese New Year 2028?

Wednesday, January 26, 2028

Chinese New Year (Spring Festival or Lunar New Year) is the most important holiday in China and across East Asia, celebrated with family reunion dinners, red envelopes, and fireworks.

Day of the week

Wednesday

Day off

Not a federal holiday

Countdown

Day 26 of 2028

25 days after January 1.

Chinese New Year 2028 begins the Year of the Monkey.

How the Date of Chinese New Year Is Determined

Chinese New Year is the first day of the first month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar: the second new moon after the winter solstice, between January 21 and February 20 (China Standard Time).

Chinese New Year Dates 2028–2031

YearDateWeekday
2028January 26Wednesday
2029February 13Tuesday
2030February 3Sunday
2031January 23Thursday

Chinese New Year 2028 FAQ

When Is Chinese New Year 2028?

Chinese New Year 2028 is on Wednesday, January 26, 2028.

Is Chinese New Year a federal holiday?

No. Chinese New Year is not one of the 11 US federal holidays, so it is not a paid day off by law; employers decide whether to give time off.

How is the date of Chinese New Year determined?

Chinese New Year is the first day of the first month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar: the second new moon after the winter solstice, between January 21 and February 20 (China Standard Time).

When Is Chinese New Year 2029?

Chinese New Year 2029 is on Tuesday, February 13, 2029.

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