
A Family Reunion
Lunar New Year begins on February 17, 2026 — the same day as the “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse. It’s a fitting kickoff for the Year of the Fire Horse: a “fire” sign starting under a fiery ring in the sky, created when the New Moon lines up with the Sun.
The traditional celebration begins February 16 and lasts to the Lantern Festival on March 3, 2026. There are specific intentions for each day, and begins with a Family Reunion. Family gatherings set the theme in the Celebration of the New Year.
Lunar New Year in China causes the largest migration in the world. Millions of Chinese travel from big cities to rural villages to visit their parents. There’s even a special word for this phenomenon — 春运 (chunyun or “spring migration”). The Lunar New Year, which is based on the traditional Chinese calendar, is observed not only in China — it is a very important festival for millions of people in other Asian countries.







