When Is Chinese Lunar New Year 2025?
The moon’s phases determine the festival’s timing. In 2025, Chinese New Year begins on Wednesday, Jan. 29, with the Year of the Wood Snake lasting until Feb. 16, 2026. The celebration ends on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, as February’s full moon, the “Snow Moon,” rises.
What Is the ‘Year of the Wood Snake’?
The Chinese zodiac operates on a 12-year cycle of animals combined with one of five elements—wood, fire, Earth, metal, or water—creating a unique 60-year cycle. This year’s Wood Snake last occurred in 1965. The snake is associated with wisdom, intuition, and transformation, while the wood element signifies growth and renewal.
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