When is it?
When is Chinese New Year 2025 in Hong Kong?
The most important traditional festival in Hong Kong, marking the start of the lunar new year
Local date
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time zone · Asia/Hong_Kong
How it's calculated
Based on Lunar Calendar
Updated through 2025
History & Origins
The Story Behind Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year has over 3,000 years of history, originating from ancient agrarian society's year-end religious ceremonies. The legend of Nian, a monster scared away by red decorations and loud noises, inspired many traditions. It's the most important holiday in Chinese culture.
Traditions & Celebrations
How Chinese New Year is Celebrated
Celebrations last 15 days and include family reunions, red envelope gifts (hongbao), fireworks, dragon dances, and special foods like dumplings and fish. Homes are decorated in red for luck. The festival ends with the Lantern Festival.
Date Calculation
How the Chinese New Year Date is Determined
Chinese New Year falls on the new moon between January 21 and February 20. It marks the start of a new lunar year and is associated with one of 12 zodiac animals in a rotating cycle.
Chinese New Year worldwide
Compare 2025 dates across countries
China
2025Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time zone · Asia/Shanghai
Japan
2025Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time zone · Asia/Tokyo
Singapore
2025Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time zone · Asia/Singapore
Taiwan
2025Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time zone · Asia/Taipei
South Korea
2025Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time zone · Asia/Seoul
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