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Chinese New Year dates, 2024 to 2035
The festival falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, so the date moves every year. Each date starts a new zodiac year with its own animal and element.
| Year | New Year's Day | Animal | Element | Stem and branch | Lantern Festival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 February 2024, Saturday | Dragon 龙 | Wood 木 | 甲辰 | 24 February 2024 |
| 2025 | 29 January 2025, Wednesday | Snake 蛇 | Wood 木 | 乙巳 | 12 February 2025 |
| 2026 | 17 February 2026, Tuesday | Horse 马 | Fire 火 | 丙午 | 3 March 2026 |
| 2027 | 6 February 2027, Saturday | Goat 羊 | Fire 火 | 丁未 | 20 February 2027 |
| 2028 | 26 January 2028, Wednesday | Monkey 猴 | Earth 土 | 戊申 | 9 February 2028 |
| 2029 | 13 February 2029, Tuesday | Rooster 鸡 | Earth 土 | 己酉 | 27 February 2029 |
| 2030 | 3 February 2030, Sunday | Dog 狗 | Metal 金 | 庚戌 | 17 February 2030 |
| 2031 | 23 January 2031, Thursday | Pig 猪 | Metal 金 | 辛亥 | 6 February 2031 |
| 2032 | 11 February 2032, Wednesday | Rat 鼠 | Water 水 | 壬子 | 25 February 2032 |
| 2033 | 31 January 2033, Monday | Ox 牛 | Water 水 | 癸丑 | 14 February 2033 |
| 2034 | 19 February 2034, Sunday | Tiger 虎 | Wood 木 | 甲寅 | 5 March 2034 |
| 2035 | 8 February 2035, Thursday | Rabbit 兔 | Wood 木 | 乙卯 | 22 February 2035 |