Celebrating Chinese and Lunar New Year 2026

Find out more about how to celebrate Chinese and Lunar New Year 2026.

Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is an annual celebration that marks the change in zodiac signs. In 2026, the festival will begin on Tuesday 17 February to welcome in the Year of the Horse.

Watch Abbie and her brother clean the house in preparation for the Chinese and Lunar New Year celebrations.

Abbie takes to the street with her family for a parade and firecracker display.

Do you know the Chinese and Lunar New Year story? Watch and find out how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac decided who would have which year named after them.

What is Lunar New Year? Find out with JoJo and Gran Gran what it is and how it is celebrated!

Watch this beautiful animation celebrating Lunar New Year.

Watch the story of Nian and discover why people wear red, light firecrackers and bang drums to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Find out which Chinese zodiac you and your little ones are over on Blue Peter.

You can help your little one learn more about Lunar New Year by trying these CBeebies DIY crafts and recipes.

Make some noise with a DIY rattle drum from CBeebies House.

Make your own colourful dragon to celebrate the Chinese and Lunar New Year.

Join JoJo & Gran Gran for a special Gran Gran plan as they make their own Lunar New Year card.

Help your child make Chinese tofu egg and prawns with this simple recipe.

Find more puzzles and quizzes about Chinese and Lunar New Year.