Celebrating Winter

Chinese New Year 2024 falls on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on February 24th, 2024. Celebrations last up to 16 days, but only the first 7 days are considered a public holiday (February 10th–February 16th, 2024).

A guide for teachers from Columbia University.

Learn about the Lunar New Year that begins with the first new moon of the Lunar calendar.

Learn about Lunar New Year Customs and Traditions.

Learn the legends, superstitions and clever wordplay behind these Chinese New Year traditions