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FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — On Jan. 25, this bustling city in Virginia came alive as the Asian Community Service Center (ACSC) hosted its much-anticipated annual Chinese New Year Festival. The event was held at the Luther Jackson Middle School in Falls Church from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This year, Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, kicks off January 29 and ends February 12. The event marks the start of the year based on moon-phased calendars and is also associated with an animal from the Chinese zodiac; 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Lunar New Year at Owens Food Court; Friday, Jan 31. Grad Students Meet-And-Greet; Hamilton Excursion Trip; Gobblerfair 2025; International Cafe Hours - featuring a Taste of Taiwanese Culture; Saturday, Feb 1. Survival Skills: Hand Sewing; Performance: Jaha Koo "Cuckoo" Sunday, Feb 2. Saraswati Pujo 2025; Club Jump Rope Open Practice Jan 31, 2025 After Hours Teen Center: Chinese New Year Celebration Cascades Library • Potomac Falls, VA; Feb 1, 2025 Lunar New Year Family Festival American Art Museum • Wash, DC; Feb 1, 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Tysons Corner Center • McLean, VA; Feb 2, 2025 Chinese New Year Parade Chinatown • Wash, DC D.C.’s annual Lunar New Year parade this weekend will be chockful of traditional dances and garb, but will also come with some road closures along the parade route. The 2025 Annual Chinese Lunar Asian communities across the world will begin ringing in the Lunar New Year tomorrow, with 2025 designated as the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. The Snake is the sixth animal in the The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2025) is said to be when the Chinese mother goddess, Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, it’s called renri/jan jat (the people’s birthday). The Lunar New Year marks the transition from one animal to another. The Year of the Dragon, which began on Feb. 10, 2024, ends on Tuesday. Wednesday begins the Year of the Snake. SPRING 2025. January 29: Lunar New Year (Taoism) February 26: Maha Shivaratri (Hinduism) February 28-March 19: Nineteen Day Fast* (Baha'i Faith) February 28-March 29: Ramadan* (Islam) March 5: Ash Wednesday (Christianity) March 15: Ramakrishna Jayanti (Hinduism) March 20-21: Nowruz (Zoroastrianism) March 26: Khordad Sal (Zoroastrianism) The Chinese New Year of 2025 falls on January 29th (Wednesday), and will last to February 2nd. It is the Year of Snake. As an official public holiday, Chinese people can get eight days' off from work, from January 28th to February 4th. The Chinese New Year of 2026 falls on February 17th (Tuesday), and will last to February 21th. It is the Year Share this event: 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration: Story, Spirit, and Synergy Save this event: 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration: Story, Spirit, and Synergy Sales end soon Beyond East and West: A Christian Celebration of the Lunar New Year Virginia Tech is only one of three Virginia universities designated as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Bringing holidays such as Lunar New Year into the university calendar, ACEC creates the opportunity for the broader Virginia Tech population to be educated about and experience different APIDA cultures. Share this event: New Year, New Success in Richmond: Online Property Tour Experience 2025 Save this event: New Year, New Success in Richmond: Online Property Tour Experience 2025 Going fast 2025 JUMP START VISION BOARD WORKSHOP The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on January 29, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival. Chinese New Year 2025 - Year of the Snake. Celebrate the Chinese New Year around Fairfax County, Virginia and the Capital Region at these fun events. Save this event: 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration: Story, Spirit, and Synergy Share this event: 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration: Story, Spirit, and Synergy Going fast 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration: Story, Spirit, and Synergy Chinese New Year 2025 begins on January 29, 2025, and concludes on February 12, 2025, with the vibrant Lantern Festival. Spanning 15 days, it is the most significant event in the Chinese lunar calendar, celebrated by millions around the world. Chinese New Year; About Us; Job Application; Chinese NEW YEAR 2025 - YEAR OF THE SNAKE. Friday Jan. 31st- 7pm (RSVP ONLY) SATURDAY FEB. 1ST - 11aM (Walk-Ins ONLY) The 2025 Chinese New Year begins on January 29, 2025, marking the start of the Lunar Year. Known as the Year of the Snake , this event is deeply rooted in tradition and celebrated with family gatherings, feasts, and cultural rituals. Chinese New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. While the public holiday lasts for seven days (29 January – 4 February 2025), factory closures can extend well beyond this.
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