How to Use the Chinese New Year Calculator

A Chinese New Year Calculator allows users to quickly find the date of the Chinese Lunar New Year for a specific Gregorian year.

What Is Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is based on the lunisolar Chinese calendar and typically falls between January 21 and February 20. The date varies each year and marks the beginning of the Chinese zodiac year.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Use:

1. Enter a year (e.g., 2025) into the input box.
2. Click the “Get Chinese New Year Date” button.
3. The calculator displays the exact date of the Chinese New Year for that year.

If the year isn’t listed in the calculator’s built-in range (currently 2020–2030), it will notify you that the date is not available.

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Chinese New Year Calculator FAQ

Q1: Why does the Chinese New Year change every year?
A: It’s based on the Chinese lunar calendar, where months are determined by the moon cycles. Chinese New Year begins on the second new moon after the winter solstice.

Q2: Can I use this for years before 2020 or after 2030?
A: Not yet. This version only supports years between 2020 and 2030. You can expand the data by adding more dates to the JavaScript object.

Q3: How accurate are the dates?
A: The dates come from verified Chinese lunisolar calendar records. They are accurate for the years included.

Q4: What happens if I enter a year not listed?
A: The calculator will inform you that the date isn’t in its database, prompting you to try another year.

Q5: Can the calculator tell me the Chinese Zodiac sign too?
A: Not currently, but that’s a great idea! A zodiac feature could be added as an enhancement.