Chinese New Year 2026

Chinese New Year is joyfully celebrated across Thailand, especially in areas with large Chinese communities. The festival falls on the first day of the first lunar month, meaning the exact date changes each year according to the Western calendar.

More than just the beginning of a new year, it is a time for families and friends to reunite, share festive meals, exchange gifts, and take part in colorful celebrations. The atmosphere is filled with lively parties, traditional ceremonies, delicious feasts, and spectacular fireworks displays.

Everywhere you look, the color red dominates—symbolizing good fortune, happiness, and protection from evil spirits.

Date: 17 February 2026 (subject to change)
Location: Nationwide