What is 2024 in the Chinese calendar?

Chinese New Year 2023 will fall on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, starting a year of the Rabbit. As a public holiday, Chinese people will get 7 days off from work from January 21st to January 27th in 2023.

Celebrations of Chinese New Year traditionally last for 16 days, starting from Chinese New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival. The most notable dates of the Lunar New Year 2023 are these three days:

  • Chinese New Year's Eve on January 21st, 2023
  • Chinese New Year's Day on January 22nd, 2023
  • The Lantern Festival on February 5th, 2023

This table below shows you when Lunar New Year is celebrated from 2022 to 2034 and what the animal signs are for each Chinese zodiac year.

YearDate of Chinese New YearChinese New Year HolidayAnimal Sign
2022 Tuesday, Feb. 1 Jan. 31 to Feb. 6 Tiger
2023 Sunday, Jan.22 Jan. 21-27 Rabbit
2024 Saturday, Feb.10 Feb. 9-15 Dragon
2025 Wednesday, Jan.29 Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 Snake
2026 Tuesday, Feb.17 Feb. 16-22 Horse
2027 Saturday, Feb.6 Feb. 5-11 Goat
2028 Wednesday, Jan.26 Jan. 25-31 Monkey
2029 Tuesday, Feb.13 Feb. 12-18 Rooster
2030 Sunday, Feb.3 Feb. 2-8 Dog
2031 Thursday, Jan.23 Jan. 22-28 Pig
2032 Wednesday, Feb.11 Feb. 10-16 Rat
2033 Monday, Jan.31 Jan. 30 to Feb 5 Ox
2034 Sunday, Feb. 19 Feb. 18-24 Tiger

What is the Chinese New Year 2023 Animal? — Rabbit

What is 2024 in the Chinese calendar?
The Chinese zodiac gives each year an animal sign.

2023 is a Year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese zodiac. The 12 animals consist of Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

More specifically, 2023 is a Year of the Water Rabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023, and lasting until February 9th, 2024. 

Recent/upcoming years of the Tiger are 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, and 2035. If you were born in one of the years, then you are a Rabbit. You will experience your zodiac birth sign year (benmingnian) in 2023, which is considered bad luck.

You can use our free Chinese zodiac sign calculator tool to find your zodiac animal sign and check your horoscope in 2023 on our page Chinese zodiac. 

Why Does Chinese New Year Date Change Every Year?

The date is decided by the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which is based on the cycles of the moon and sun and is generally 21–51 days behind the Gregorian (internationally-used) calendar.

The date of Chinese New Year changes every year, but it always falls between January 21st and February 20th. The day of Chinese New Year is a new moon day, usually the second after the winter solstice.

How Long is the Chinese New Year Holiday?

China's public holiday for Lunar New Year is 7 days, from Chinese New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the lunar calendar new year.

Offices, banks, factories, shops, and most non-essential services will close doors for a week's holiday. Hotels and large retail outlets stay open and may even be busier than usual! School holidays are four weeks long and migrant workers abandon their factory and construction jobs for weeks to return home. 

Holidays in Hong Kong, Macao, and other Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Korea are 1 to 3 days.

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According to the Chinese calendar, New Year 2024 is under the auspices of the 木 Wood Dragon 🐉. The period of its reign, from February 10, 2024 to January 28, 2025, promises good luck and prosperity. According to the eastern horoscope, this is the most powerful sign, symbolizing power, strength and energy. The 木 Wood element is the personification of growth and development. Color – green, carries a positive, associated with the flowering of nature, new life. Judging by the number of 2024 – 8, the priority is practicality and material wealth. What will the Green Wood Dragon bring? Everyone will feel its influence, will be in the midst of grandiose events. This is a chance to make a huge leap forward, to achieve recognition and success: forward and only forward!

Year of the Wood Dragon

The symbol of 2024 is a mythical creature with tremendous power. According to Chinese traditions, the Dragon 🐉 personifies the imperial power. It is considered the embodiment of the masculine principle, Yang ☯︎, rules with a firm hand, subordinates the world to his will. His native element – Earth 土, means stability, reliability. As 2024 passes under the sign of the Wood Dragon, significant progress will be made. The Earth nourishes the Wood, fills with energy, promotes rapid growth. With this kind of support, it is easy to achieve brilliant results in all endeavors. True, force majeure cannot be ruled out. Even high-profile victories can have an apparent character, you need to be prepared for anything.

The power of the Wood Dragon extends to all spheres of life, its influence can be traced in every event of 2024. He generously shares his luck, creates a special atmosphere – a feeling of imminent victory. Moreover, he acts deliberately, carries himself with great dignity, as a noble being should. At the very beginning of the year, in the month of the Rabbit 🐇, the mood will be excellent. March gives hope for the best, hints at imminent changes. This is a transitional period when the patron of 2024 is just starting to try his hand. In a relationship, romance reigns, lovers experience elation, strive to forget all the bad things. In business, there is reason for optimism: promising projects are on the way.

Nobility controls the actions of the Dragon, makes him go forward. The new year 2024 presents many opportunities to make the world a better place. However, an unexpected obstacle may arise – pride. The Wood Dragon, despite his intellectual and creative abilities, is distinguished by touchiness and stubbornness. If he feels hurt, he instantly loses his optimistic attitude. The most problematic period in 2024 will be the month of the Dog 🐕. In October, enthusiasm will fade a little: a busy life is exhausting. Work, love relationships, financial issues – everywhere you need to be in time, while maintaining a high class. There may be a desire to quit everything and rest, which is most likely the right decision.

Personality of people born in 2024

From childhood, the 🐉 Dragon child 👶 is distinguished by an independent character. His opinion must be taken into account, otherwise nothing will come of it. This kid is so confident in himself that he does not recognize authorities, trusts only facts. He tries not to show dissatisfaction, knows how to settle conflicts. He is curious, loves to study, pleases his parents with his successes.

The mighty Dragon generously shares his power with people born in 2024. There is always a place for a miracle in their life: the risk is justified, the undertakings are successful, and the love is mutual. Although you cannot build prosperity on luck alone, you need to make an effort. A person born in 2024 is so talented that he can take place in any profession.

The 🐉 Dragon man 👨 born in 2024 is not afraid of competition. He is smart, eloquent, charming, famous for his conflict-free character. He practically does not make an effort to please women, rather, they seek his location. For love affairs, he does not forget about work. Ambitious, seeks to break out into bosses or organize his own business.

For men of other signs, the Green Wood Dragon will become a symbol of progress and prosperity. Under his auspices, 2024 will be on a positive wave. There is every chance to succeed in your career, to invest money successfully. Subject to hard work, and the reward will be worthy. In turn, improving the financial situation will have a beneficial effect on family life.

Under the protection of the Wood Dragon, a woman born in 2024 feels great. Possesses high intelligence and tremendous creativity. Likes to be in the spotlight, stands out for her beauty and gentle manners. The 🐉 Dragon woman 👩 is the embodiment of perfection and perfection. Does not seek to tie the knot, is looking for a worthy partner.

The life of all women in 2024 will be painted in bright colors. Everything will work out by itself – one event is intertwined with another, forming a single picture. These are useful acquaintances, new love, promotion. You just need to listen to the advice of the Wooden Dragon, to correctly understand his prompts. However, a passion for work should not interfere with rest.

How to celebrate the 2024 year of the Wood Dragon

The patron saint of the New Year 2024 needs to arrange a royal reception. If the Green Wood Dragon remains dissatisfied, as a noble creature, it will not show it, but it will not help either. It is in your best interest to prepare a Chinese-style celebration. Make sure that there are a lot of red decorations, first, these are lanterns. Bright lights and rich bloody hues are believed to ward off evil spirits. There should also be lots of paper flowers and 2024 symbol figurines. To attract good luck into your life, display a tangerine tree and orchid pots in a prominent place. Sound accompaniment is no less important, meet the Wood Dragon with loud music, sounds of crackers.

The table for the New Year of the Wood Dragon 2024 should be bursting with a variety of dishes. When serving, you should combine two colors: gold and white. As a decoration, you can use tangerines, there should be exactly 8 of them – this is the figure of 2024, symbolizes infinity. As for the menu, these are mainly rice, fish, seafood, pork and poultry dishes. The highlight of the program is dumplings, in one of which you can hide a coin. It is believed that the Wood Dragon will be especially supportive of whoever finds her. Even the fruits for the Chinese New Year’s table are selected with meaning. Oranges promise abundance, pomelo strengthens family ties, grapes and pears symbolize prosperity and good luck.

For the New Year 2024, choose a special outfit that mimics a traditional Chinese costume. For example, a kimono dress with wide sleeves. Any evening dress made of satin, brocade and chiffon is perfect. A New Year’s dress should sparkle and shimmer like the scales of a Dragon: the more sequins, crystals, the better. Preferred colors: red, silver, white. Although, the Wood Dragon will not be offended if you give preference to other shades. Just pick up a red purse, scarf or belt. The jewelry is exceptionally rich, with an abundance of stones. But gifts should be modest and practical, it is advisable to give paired items: mugs, vases, talismans of 2024 made of wood.

Year of Birth by Chinese Horoscope

Dragon Compatibility

Dragon Combinations

Chinese Zodiac Years

What is the next animal for Chinese New Year 2024?

According to the Chinese 12-year animal zodiac cycle, the Chinese year beginning in 2024 is the year of the Dragon.

What is the year 2022 on the Chinese calendar?

In 2022, we ring in the Year of the Tiger, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. The animal designations of the zodiac follow a 12-year cycle and are always used in the same sequence.

What year is 2025 in Chinese calendar?

Years of the Snake: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953... ... Lucky flowers:.

What is 2023 in the Chinese calendar?

2023 is a year of the Water Rabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023 (Chinese New Year), and ending on February 9th, 2024 (Chinese New Year's Eve). People born in a year of the Rabbit are called "Rabbits" and are believed to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded, and ingenious.