When Is Lunar New Year 2027?
Live Countdown to the Big Day
Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027 — 160 days from now.
Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027 — 160 days from now. Live countdown, dates through 2031, and how the date is set.
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, this festival takes place from Chinese New Year's Eve (the evening preceding the first day of the year) to the Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the year. The first day of the Chinese New Year falls on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February. Lunar New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, landing between January 21 and February 20.
Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.
Lunar New Year dates by year
| Year | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, February 6, 2027 | in 160 days |
| 2028 | Wednesday, January 26, 2028 | in 514 days |
| 2029 | Tuesday, February 13, 2029 | in 898 days |
| 2030 | Sunday, February 3, 2030 | in 1253 days |
| 2031 | Thursday, January 23, 2031 | in 1607 days |
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Lunar New Year?
There are 160 days until Lunar New Year (Saturday, February 6, 2027). The live countdown above is exact to the second.
When is Lunar New Year in 2028?
Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 26, 2028.
What day of the week is Lunar New Year 2027?
Lunar New Year 2027 falls on a Saturday.
These dates are computed directly from their fixed calendar rules, so they are never stale. Page updated August 30, 2026.