Here's when the Chinese New Year starts in 2025, how long it lasts, where the Lunar New Year is celebrated and your guide to the Year of the Snake.

When Lunar New Year kicks off on Jan. 29, events will be held throughout San Diego to mark the year of the snake in the Chinese and Vietnamese zodiac calendars.

This year, the Lunar New Year begins on January 29th. According to the Chinese zodiac, the auspicious occasion marks a transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake. In Chinese culture,

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is one of the most important celebrations in Southeast and East Asian cultures. Families come together to honor traditions like decorating with red, sharing festive meals, and enjoying family-friendly crafts and activities. This year, we celebrate the Year of the Snake.

The Lunar New Year marks the beginning of spring across East Asia. This year it kicks off on Jan. 29, but Austin festivities kick off early.

Lunar New Year begins on Jan. 29. Many Asian Canadian families will welcome the Year of the Snake with “lucky money” and these other traditions.