Chinese New Year begins according to the Chinese calendar which consists of both Gregorian and lunar-solar calendar systems. Because the track of the new moon changes from year to year, Chinese New Year can begin anytime between late January and mid-February. Below is a chart that shows the beginning day of Chinese New Year and the animal sign for that year.
Year | Chinese New Year Begins | Animal Sign |
2018 | January 28 | Rooster |
2018 | February 16 | Dog |
2019 | February 5 | Pig |
2020 | January 25 | Rat |
2021 | February 12 | Ox |
2022 | February 1 | Tiger |
2023 | January 22 | Rabbit |
2024 | February 10 | Dragon |
2025 | January 29 | Snake |