Halloween 2026
Trick or treat returns on Saturday 31 October 2026 — a rare Halloween that lands on a weekend.
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Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, marks the start of the year on the Chinese lunisolar calendar. Its date is not fixed on the Gregorian calendar; it falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, typically landing between January 21 and February 20.
In 2027, Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 6, local time in China, ushering in the Year of the Goat (also called the Sheep or Ram) under the Chinese zodiac. The date and time listed here have been converted from midnight China Standard Time (UTC+8) to UTC, which places the UTC moment on February 5.
The festival period traditionally runs for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival. It is widely celebrated across China and other East Asian countries, as well as by diaspora communities worldwide, with customs including family reunion dinners, red envelope gifts, and dragon and lion dances.
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- lunarnewyear
- chinesenewyear
- springfestival
- yearofthegoat
- 2027
Frequently asked questions
Lunar New Year 2027 is on Saturday, February 6, 2027 (local China time).
It follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar and falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, so the Gregorian date shifts annually.
2027 is the Year of the Goat (also known as the Sheep or Ram).
Celebrations traditionally last 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival.
Midnight in China (UTC+8) on February 6 corresponds to 16:00 UTC on February 5.
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