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Lunar New Year

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New Year on the Chinese lunar calendar, falling between late January and mid-February. The biggest family holiday in China, Vietnam (Tết), Korea (Seollal), Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan — often a full week of public holidays.

When & where

Lunar New Year by country — 2026

The date follows a religious calendar, so it shifts by country and year.

Asia

South America

Africa

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

The largest human migration on Earth — hundreds of millions travel home. In China and Vietnam: domestic train and flight tickets sell out weeks ahead, small businesses and family restaurants close for a week or more, and the major sights are packed with domestic visitors. Either plan around it carefully, or avoid it.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Lunar New Year in 2026?
The date varies by country. Soonest: Taiwan on Friday 5 February 2027. Full list below.
Which countries observe Lunar New Year as a public holiday?
Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Suriname, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Mauritius, Azerbaijan.
What's closed on Lunar New Year?
In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.
Is it a good time to travel around Lunar New Year?
The largest human migration on Earth — hundreds of millions travel home. In China and Vietnam: domestic train and flight tickets sell out weeks ahead, small businesses and family restaurants close for a week or more, and the major sights are packed with domestic visitors. Either plan around it carefully, or avoid it.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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