Days Until Chinese New Year 2026 Calculator

Countdown to Chinese New Year 2026

320

days until Chinese New Year 2026!

10 months 20 days

45 weeks 5 days

7680 hours

Chinese New Year 2026 falls on Tuesday, February 17.

Today is April 3, 2025.

Chinese New Year is 320 days away. Start planning how you'll celebrate the new year.

Future Chinese New Year Dates

YearDateDay of WeekNotable Events
2025January 29Wednesday
Half Decade
Year of the Snake
Spring Festival
2026February 17Tuesday
Year of the Horse
Spring Festival
2027February 6Saturday
Weekend Celebration
Year of the Goat
Spring Festival
2028January 26Wednesday
Year of the Monkey
Spring Festival
2029February 13Tuesday
Year of the Rooster
Spring Festival
2030February 3Sunday
Weekend CelebrationHalf Decade
Decade MilestoneYear of the Dog
Spring Festival
2031January 23Thursday
Year of the Pig
Spring Festival
2032February 11Wednesday
Year of the Rat
Spring Festival
2033January 31Monday
Year of the Ox
Spring Festival
2034February 19Sunday
Weekend Celebration
Year of the Tiger
Spring Festival
2035February 8Thursday
Half Decade
Year of the Rabbit
Spring Festival

Chinese New Year Countdown Calendar

Date Day of Week Days Until Chinese New Year Holiday
Mar 31, 2025Monday323
Apr 01, 2025Tuesday322
Apr 02, 2025Wednesday321
Apr 03, 2025Thursday320
Apr 04, 2025Friday319
Apr 05, 2025Saturday318
Apr 06, 2025Sunday317
Apr 07, 2025Monday316
Apr 08, 2025Tuesday315
Apr 09, 2025Wednesday314
Apr 10, 2025Thursday313
Apr 11, 2025Friday312
Apr 12, 2025Saturday311
Apr 13, 2025Sunday310
Apr 14, 2025Monday309
Apr 15, 2025Tuesday308
Apr 16, 2025Wednesday307
Apr 17, 2025Thursday306
Apr 18, 2025Friday305

How Many Work Days Are Left Until Chinese New Year?

Work Days Until Chinese New Year

There are approximately 218 work days left until Chinese New Year 2025.

Calculation Details:

  • Start Date: 2025-04-03
  • End Date: 2026-02-17
  • Total Days: 320
  • Weekends Excluded: 90
  • Holidays Excluded:
    • Memorial Day (2025-05-26)
    • Juneteenth National Independence Day (2025-06-19)
    • Independence Day (2025-07-04)
    • Labor Day (2025-09-01)
    • Columbus Day (2025-10-13)
    • Veterans Day (2025-11-11)
    • Thanksgiving Day (2025-11-27)
    • Christmas Day (2025-12-25)
    • New Year's Day (2026-01-01)
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (2026-01-20)

This count assumes a standard Monday to Friday work week and accounts for US federal holidays.

Distribution of Days Until Chinese New Year

Work Days: 218 (68.6%)Weekends: 90 (28.3%)Holidays: 10 (3.1%)

Understanding the Work Days Until Chinese New Year Calculation

As we anticipate the celebration of Chinese New Year 2025, let's explore the method behind calculating the number of work days remaining.

The Formula

The calculation of work days until Chinese New Year uses the following formula:

Work Days = Total Days - (Weekends + Holidays)
Where:
- Total Days: The number of calendar days from today until Chinese New Year
- Weekends: The number of Saturdays and Sundays in this period
- Holidays: The number of federal holidays falling on weekdays in this period

Calculation Steps

  1. Calculate the total number of days from today until Chinese New Year.
  2. Determine the number of weekend days (Saturdays and Sundays) in this period.
  3. Identify the number of federal holidays that fall on weekdays during this time.
  4. Subtract the weekend days and holidays from the total days.

Example Calculation

Let's walk through an example using hypothetical dates:

Given:
- Today's date: January 1, 2025- Chinese New Year date: February 17, 2026
Step 1: Calculate total days
Total Days = February 17 - January 1 = 320 days

Step 2: Determine weekend days
Weekends = 320 ÷ 7 × 2 ≈ 90 days

Step 3: Identify holidays (assuming 5 federal holidays in this period)
Holidays = 5 days

Step 4: Calculate work days
Work Days = Total Days - (Weekends + Holidays)
          = 320 - (90 + 5)
          = 320 - 95          = 218 work days

Visual Representation

  • Work Days (68.6%)
  • Weekends (28.3%)
  • Holidays (3.1%)

This diagram provides a visual breakdown of how the days until Chinese New Year are distributed among work days, weekends, and holidays.

Remember, the actual number of work days may vary slightly depending on the specific year and the occurrence of holidays. Use this calculation as a helpful guide for your Chinese New Year planning!

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