Chinese New Year marks the beginning of a new year on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, and this year it falls on 17 February. Each Chinese New Year also begins a new animal year in the 12‑year zodiac cycle. Every zodiac animal carries its own symbolic traits, influencing how people view the theme and vibe of the year. 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, which is associated with energy, speed, and transformation.
Everyone’s Chinese zodiac sign isn’t based on the January–December Gregorian calendar, but on the lunar new year date. This means anyone born before Chinese New Year belongs to the previous zodiac animal. Because each zodiac interacts differently with the ruling animal of the year, everyone’s luck and challenges vary, shaping personal beliefs, traditions, and rituals during Chinese New Year.
马年大吉 A prosperous Year of the Horse
马踏新程 Horses gallop towards new horizons
福马迎春 Fortune Horse Welcomes Spring
祝大家新年快乐 Wishing everyone a Happy New Year
