Here's when the Chinese New Year starts in 2025, how long it lasts, where the Lunar New Year is celebrated and your guide to the Year of the Snake.

Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, is a 15-day celebration that marks the beginning of the Lunar calendar year. This year, the Chinese New Year celebrations will commence from January 29. The festival is based on the lunar calendar,

Lunar New Year celebration at Cafe Cà Phê // Photo by Phon Wills Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and typically falls between January 21 and February 20. It is one of the most significant cultural celebrations in Asia.

When Lunar New Year kicks off on Jan. 29, events will be held throughout San Diego to mark the year of the snake in the Chinese and Vietnamese zodiac calendars.

Lunar New Year begins on Jan. 29. Many Asian Canadian families will welcome the Year of the Snake with “lucky money” and these other traditions.