Chinese lunisolar* calendar starts on the new moon night between January 21 and February 20. Traditionally the New Year was celebrated for 2 weeks. Year of the (green/wood) Snake started Jan 29, 2025. Next up: Fire Horse (red, 2/17/2026), Fire Goat/Sheep (Feb 6, 2027), Earth Monkey (1/26/2028), Earth Rooster (2/13/2029), Metal Dog (Feb 3, 2030), Metal Pig (1/23/2031).
Rat goes first. The cycle restarts on Feb 11, 2032.
(*) - lunisolar, not purely lunar as the Islamic calendar.
Monday, September 04, 2006
It's months away
With this weather and back-to-school right around the corner for those of us in North America who have not started yet, it may be hard to think about Chinese New Year. However, you may want to keep it in mind if you are planning on doing something for Mid-Autumn Festival. That is October 6th, 2006.
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