Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival) is the most important traditional Chinese holiday, celebrated by over 2 billion people across China, Vietnam (Tet), Korea (Seollal), and the global diaspora. The 15-day festival begins on the new moon between January 21 and February 20 and culminates in the Lantern Festival. 2026 is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac. Discover the 2026 dates, zodiac meaning, traditional foods, gift-giving customs, and the broader calendar of Spring Festival observances.
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