When Is Chinese New Year 2024. Because chinese new year is based on the lunar calendar, it occurs on a different date every year. This day is the new moon day of the first chinese lunar month in the chinese lunar calendar.
The 2026 date will be on february 17, and it’s the year of the sheep. In 2024, unesco recognized chinese new year as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity due to its profound historical significance, cultural practices, and global influence.