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The new year is marked with holidays in China and much of eastern Asia, including Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia - with celebrations also held in other countries across the world. You may have noticed red lanterns, stickers, and Chinese knots popping up across the country — that’s all in celebration of Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29 this year. Lunar New Year, or Spring festival, has increasingly grown beyond its roots, becoming a celebration embraced not just by Asian communities but by people around the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a major festival celebrated at the beginning of the Chinese lunisolar calendar. Thought to have originated in ancient China around 3,500 years ago, it is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, marking the end of winter and the beginning of the new year. Many Australians celebrate Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. It marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar. Is Lunar New Year a Public Holiday? Lunar New Year 2025 is a state holiday in Christmas Island and an observance in 10 territories. Chinese Lion Dancing for Lunar New Year in Perth New Year's Day: All States and Territories, Beijing, London, New York : 20 January: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: New York: 26 January: Australia Day: All States and Territories: 27 January: Australia Day Observed: All States and Territories: 29 – 31 January: Chinese New Year Holiday: Beijing: 10 February: Royal Hobart Regatta: Tasmania (a) 17 Also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is not a public holiday in Australia, but it is becoming more widely observed with decorations and community activities visible across the country. In 2025, the first day of Lunar New Year is 29 January and is the beginning of the Year of the Snake. Here are the celebrations and cultural events happening across Australia. Chengdu - Red chinese lanterns illuminated in Jinli ancient street under the rain for the chinese new year lantern festival. Lunar New Year Holiday (Day 2) State Holiday: Christmas Island: 2023: Mon: Jan 23: Lunar New Year Holiday (Day 2) State Holiday: Christmas Island: 2024: Sun: Feb 11: Lunar New Year Holiday (Day 2) State Holiday: Christmas Island: 2024: Tue: Feb 13: Day off for Lunar New Year Holiday (Day 2) State Holiday: Christmas Island: 2025: Thu: Jan 30 Chinese New Year: Australia's Lost Gold - (Documentary, 2016): This documentary follows the annual Chinese Lion Dance tradition in Bendigo, where it has been celebrated for over 150 years. Attend the Sydney Lunar Festival: Sydney’s Lunar New Year Festival is one of the city's big annual events and it is the largest Lunar New Year celebration Singapore and Malaysia. In countries with large Chinese communities, Chinese New Year is also celebrated with grandeur, including parades, dances, and food festivals. Korea and Vietnam. The holiday is known as Seollal in Korea and Tet in Vietnam, where traditions related to the lunar new year are also observed. Chinese New Year Australia: Chinese New Year is officially recognized as a state holiday in Christmas Island. In other places, there are no official holidays, but vibrant celebrations take place within the Chinese communities. Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area; 2020: Wed: Jan 29: Lunar New Year Holiday (Day 2) State Holiday: Christmas Island: 2021: Sat: Feb 13: Lunar New Year Holiday (Day 2) Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area; 2020: Wed: Jan 29: Lunar New Year Holiday (Day 2) State Holiday: Christmas Island: 2021: Sat: Feb 13: Lunar New Year Holiday (Day 2) Chinese New Year's Eve is typically a half-day holiday in Malaysia, while Chinese New Year is a two-day public holiday. George Town, a Chinese-majority city, is known for its lively Chinese New Year celebrations that last until the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day. Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival) is an important holiday celebrated in China and by the Chinese diaspora all around the world. Other cultures also follow the Lunar New Year calendar, including Korean New Year and Vietnamese New Year. The Lunar New Year is an excellent opportunity to learn about and appreciate the rich traditions of Asian cultures, whether you are of Asian descent or are just curious about this significant holiday. The following table contains a calendar of all Lunar New Year day from 2023 to 2026. Chinese New Year in 2024. Chinese New Year or Spring Festival celebrates a year of hard work and gives people the opportunity to wish for a lucky new year. It is China's most important festival and involves family reunions, elaborate decorations and giving red envelopes. Many Chinese take advantage of the extended holiday to travel both in the country and abroad. Ctrip, an online booking agency that operates Trip.com, said the most popular overseas destinations this year are Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, the United States, South Korea, Macao and Vietnam. Some examples of cultural or religious holidays include: Lunar New Year; Diwali; Ramadan; NAIDOC Week. What employers and employees need to know. Lots of religious and cultural holidays observed in Australia aren't recognised public holidays. This means that your employees may wish to take time off work to celebrate these holidays. The Chinese New Year celebration is a real event here in Bali. It’s an official public holiday (check out our list of the public holidays in Bali) and that means there’s plenty of time to indulge in a Chinese New Year breakfast or a delicious Chinese set menu and some timeless Chinese songs during the traditional lunar New Year period.
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