The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
Listed below are the countries who observe Chinese New Year as a public holiday. If the holiday is observed over several days, these are listed below.
Sunday February 15th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Taiwan |
Day before Lunar New Year's Eve |
Monday February 16th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 China |
Spring Festival |
 Indonesia |
Imlek |
 Macau |
Lunar New Year's Eve |
 Myanmar |
Chinese New Year |
| Taiwan |
Lunar New Year's Eve |
Tuesday February 17th 2026
Brunei
East Timor
Mauritius
Philippines
Suriname
ThailandWednesday February 18th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| China |
Spring Festival |
 Hong Kong |
The second day of Lunar New Year |
| Macau |
The second day of the Lunar New Year |
 Malaysia |
Chinese New Year |
 Singapore |
Chinese New Year |
| Taiwan |
Lunar New Year |
Thursday February 19th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| China |
Spring Festival |
| Hong Kong |
The third day of Lunar New Year |
| Macau |
The third day of the Lunar New Year |
| Taiwan |
Lunar New Year |
Friday February 20th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| China |
Spring Festival |
| Taiwan |
Lunar New Year |
Saturday February 21st 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| China |
Spring Festival |
Sunday February 22nd 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| China |
Spring Festival |
Monday February 23rd 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| China |
Spring Festival |
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