Time until Lunar New Year 2027
February 6, 2027
How long until Lunar New Year 2027?
There are 139 days until Lunar New Year 2027 — about 19.9 weeks, or 4.6 months. It falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
Lunar New Year 2027 falls on February 6, 2027. The clock above counts down to that moment in your own time zone, second by second.
Lunar New Year 2027 begins on 6 February, ushering in the Year of the Goat (sometimes called the Sheep) in the Chinese zodiac. The festival runs about fifteen days, ending with the Lantern Festival around 20 February, and it's the biggest annual holiday in China plus a public holiday across much of East and Southeast Asia. The countdown above counts to the first day of the new year in your own time zone.
About the Lunar New Year 2027 countdown
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Lunar New Year 2027 at a glance
| Date | February 6, 2027 |
| Day of the week | Saturday |
| Days away | 139 |
| Weeks away | 19.9 |
| Hours away | 3326 |
| First day | 6 February 2027 |
| Zodiac animal | Goat (also called Sheep) |
| Reunion dinner | 5 February 2027 |
| Lantern Festival | Around 20 February 2027 |
Countdown recalculated live · page last updated September 20, 2026
What to do with the time until Lunar New Year 2027
Book travel months ahead
The Spring Festival travel rush is the largest annual human migration on earth. Flights and trains around the date above sell out well in advance.
Clean and decorate the week before
The tradition is to sweep out the old year before it arrives, then put up decorations in the final days. Counting back from the date above schedules it naturally.
Plan the reunion dinner
The New Year's Eve dinner — 5 February 2027 — is the biggest meal of the year. Timing the cooking with parallel timers keeps it on the table together.
Time the red envelopes
Digital red envelopes are now standard, and the fun is sending them right at midnight. The countdown above tells you exactly when midnight lands.
Countdowns people check alongside Lunar New Year 2027
Frequently asked questions
When is Lunar New Year 2027?
Lunar New Year 2027 begins on 6 February, starting the Year of the Goat (also called the Sheep) in the Chinese zodiac.
How long does Lunar New Year last?
About fifteen days, ending with the Lantern Festival around 20 February 2027.
What animal is 2027 in the Chinese zodiac?
The Goat (sometimes called the Sheep), which is the eighth animal of the twelve-year zodiac cycle.