The new year begins on Jan. 29 and celebrations last until Feb. 8. Observed by many cultures, including Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese, the holiday marks the start of the lunar calendar year.
In 2025, the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, begins on Wednesday, January 29 th. Families can celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with special events and festivities — some happening ...
While this might sound foreign to many Americans, hundreds of thousands of us also celebrate a second New Year—the Lunar New Year. In fact, back in 2023, New York State made Lunar New Year an official ...