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Lunar New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. Every year is represented by a zodiac animal sign.
Is Lunar New Year (First Day) a Public Holiday?
Lunar New Year (First Day) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Lunar New Year is a festive occasion that calls for celebration in many places around the world.
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About Lunar New Year (First Day)
Read more about Lunar New Year (First Day).Lunar New Year (First Day) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | Feb 5 | Lunar New Year (First Day) | Obligatory Holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Jan 25 | Lunar New Year (First Day) | Obligatory Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Feb 12 | Lunar New Year (First Day) | Obligatory Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Feb 1 | Lunar New Year (First Day) | Obligatory Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Jan 22 | Lunar New Year (First Day) | Obligatory Holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Feb 10 | Lunar New Year (First Day) | Obligatory Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Jan 29 | Lunar New Year (First Day) | Obligatory Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Feb 17 | Lunar New Year (First Day) | Obligatory Holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | Feb 6 | Lunar New Year (First Day) | Obligatory Holiday |
| 2028 | Wed | Jan 26 | Lunar New Year (First Day) | Obligatory Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Feb 13 | Lunar New Year (First Day) | Obligatory Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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