Lunar New Year
From Chinese New Year
Resource type: Event
Price band: Free
Key stage: KS1, KS2
Region(s): All of UK
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is celebrated by millions of people around the world. The date for Lunar New Year is determined by the Chinese lunisolar calendar and corresponds with the new moon that falls nearest the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox (sometime between January 21st and February 20th).
Lunar New Year 2026 falls on 17th February and marks the start of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac. Traditionally, Lunar New Year celebrations last for 15 days, culminating with the Lantern Festival, which celebrates the first full moon after the Lunar New Year.
Cost: Free.
Further resources:
- Explore the Lunar New Year resources from BBC Teach.
- Bring Chinese New Year to life in the classroom with this selection of books from primary experts Books for Topics.
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