Reunion Dinner
Families gather on New Year's Eve for a meal centered on togetherness and auspicious foods.
How Chinese New Year Is Observed
Explore how Chinese New Year is observed, including ceremonies, traditions, closures, and community events.
How Chinese New Year Is Observed
Visits and Red Packets
People visit relatives, exchange greetings, and give hongbao to children and unmarried younger family members.
Temples and Traditions
Some families pray at temples or home altars and observe customs connected with their dialect or religious community.
Chinatown Festivities
Seasonal lights, markets, lion and dragon dances, performances, and public events animate Chinatown and other districts.
Common questions
Chinese New Year FAQ
Clear answers about the date, meaning, and observance.
When is Chinese New Year in 2026?
Chinese New Year in 2026 is Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Are Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year the same?
Chinese New Year is a Lunar New Year tradition; Lunar New Year is a broader term that also includes other cultures' new-year festivals.
Why does the date change?
The festival follows the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar rather than a fixed Gregorian date.
How many public-holiday days are there in Singapore?
Singapore observes the first two days of Chinese New Year as public holidays.
How is Chinese New Year celebrated in Singapore?
Families hold reunion meals and visits, exchange red packets, pray, enjoy festive foods, and attend public markets and performances.