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Chinese New Year's Day 2026 in Thailand

Lunar New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. Every year is represented by a zodiac animal sign.

Is Chinese New Year's Day a Public Holiday?

Chinese New Year's Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

Lunar New Year is a festive occasion that calls for celebration in many places around the world.

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About Chinese New Year's Day

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Chinese New Year's Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Sat Jan 25 Chinese New Year's Day Observance
2021 Fri Feb 12 Chinese New Year's Day National Holiday
2022 Tue Feb 1 Chinese New Year's Day Observance
2023 Sun Jan 22 Chinese New Year's Day Observance
2024 Sat Feb 10 Chinese New Year's Day Observance
2025 Wed Jan 29 Chinese New Year's Day Observance
2026 Tue Feb 17 Chinese New Year's Day Observance
2027 Sat Feb 6 Chinese New Year's Day Observance
2028 Wed Jan 26 Chinese New Year's Day Observance
2029 Tue Feb 13 Chinese New Year's Day Observance
2030 Sun Feb 3 Chinese New Year's Day Observance

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