Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) has already passed this year.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 8
- Day of year
- 48
- Local time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Currency
- CNY
Long-weekend planner
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) falls on a Tuesday in 2026. Take the Monday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In China, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is on February 17, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) falls on a Tuesday.
Yes. Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is a public holiday observed nationwide in China.
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) was on February 17, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) in China is on February 6, 2027.
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The Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) date for China 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.