Starting Jan. 29, 2025, the Chinese Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Wood Snake. It’s celebrated for 15 days, ending on Feb. 12, or Lantern Festival.

Here’s when Chinese New Year 2025 is, how long it lasts, what zodiac animal corresponds with 2025 and why it falls on a different date each year.

Colorado Springs is celebrating the Chinese New Year. While the New Year officially happens on Jan. 29, there will be a community celebration at the Ent Center of The Arts at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday,

Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park will welcome the Year of the Snake -- which is in effect from Jan. 29 to Feb. 16, 2026, according to the Chinese zodiac -- with a series of events, including performances by two Chinese stars.

Limited-time collections from my favourite designers and retailers have me feeling nostalgic—and ready to make this year’s family parties extra special.