Lunar New Year - Year of the Snake

Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of people around the world, especially in east and south-east Asia.

This year marks the Year of the Snake and it starts on 29 January.

New year celebrations happen from the evening before, and last for 15 days.

The exact date of the Lunar New Year changes each year but it usually happens between 21 January and 20 February, on the date of the first new moon.

This is different to the 'Gregorian' calendar that is traditionally used in the UK, which starts on 1 January.

This information, the image, and lots more interesting facts come from an article from CBBC's News Round: Lunar New Year 2025: Get ready for the Year of the Snake - BBC Newsround