Lunar New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29th, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on February 12th. In China, celebrations last up to 16 days, but only the first 7 days are considered a public holiday (January 29th–February 4th, 2025). Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs: 2025 is the Year of the Snake; 2024 the Year of the Dragon.