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The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian countries. In China, it’s a public holiday from February 10 through February 17. Lunar New Year-- a holiday period that spans more than two weeks -- is set to begin on Feb. 10, with traditions and celebrations that spread far beyond one region.. The holiday, often referred to The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29, and communities across the United States and worldwide are holding celebrations. China's most important holiday — the Lunar New Year is also widely celebrated On Jan. 29, Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities The Lunar New Year is not a federal holiday in the United States. However, some states, such as California4 and Colorado,5 have passed legislation declaring the Lunar New Year an official holiday, and the state of New York recognizes it as a public school holiday.6 Some cities with Lunar New Year is not a federal public holiday in the United States. It is a legal observance in California as of 2015. However, some Chinese businesses may be closed on the day or amend their business hours to take part in the Lunar New Year festivities. Wednesday, Jan. 29 may not be a federal holiday, but the day — Asian Lunar New Year — is a New York public school holiday. The one-day observance — which varies each year and typically comes WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Asian American community celebrates Lunar New Year, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), announced today that she reintroduced a bill to establish Lunar New Year as a federal holiday in conjunction with a resolution to recognize the historical and cultural significance of the holiday. The United States: Chinese New Year is designated as a 1-day holiday in some states such as New York and Iowa and school districts in San Francisco, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. Australia: Chinese New Year is officially recognized as a state holiday in Christmas Island. An official website of the United States government dates in observance of the 2024 official American and Chinese holidays: Chinese (Lunar) New Year (observed The Lunar New Year kicks off on Jan. 29, 2025. Here's what to know about the year of the Wood Snake, from the personality traits to the various Snake elements, according to Chinese metaphysics Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is celebrated with much fanfare around the world, marking a time of renewal, family reunions, and vibrant cultural expressions. But nowhere is this celebration quite as unique as in the Philippines, where Chinese traditions intertwine with Filipino customs to create a truly The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, according to the What are the birth years for the year of the Snake? Your Chinese zodiac sign is a snake if you were born during the following years: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025. How Long is the Chinese New Year 2025? The Chinese New Year 2025, will begin on January 29th, 2025 and will last until February 12th. While the holiday is traditionally celebrated for 16 days, the State Senator John Liu said, "The Lunar New Year is the most significant time of the year for Asian Americans, and as the fastest growing community in the country, we need to make sure our heritage, culture and traditions are treated with the same respect and reverence as any other American holiday. Declaring Lunar New Year a State holiday is Students in Rochester — and around New York state — won’t be in class on Jan. 29 in recognition of the latest school holiday. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is celebrated on If the measure is passed, Lunar New Year would become the nation’s 12th federal holiday – following Juneteenth, which was established as a holiday last year, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day This is the first year the holiday falls on a school day since Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation in 2023 mandating school closures, making New York the first state in the nation to do so.
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