Millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, with festivities taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.The Lunar New Year, which coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar, is a 15-day festival held between between 21 January and 20 February every year. In accordance with the Chinese zodiac, this year marks the Year of the Fire Horse.
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TUE · 2026-02-17 · 08:02 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0217-16867
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Lunar New Year 2026: Celebrations around the world
Lunar New Year 2026 is being celebrated globally, with millions participating in festivities from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires. The 15-day festival, tied to the first new moon of the lunar calendar and occurring between January 21st and February 20th, marks the start of a new year.
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Lunar New Year 2026 is being celebrated globally, with millions participating in festivities from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires. The 15-day festival, tied to the first new moon of the lunar calendar and occurring between January 21st and February 20th, marks the start of a new year. The Lunar New Year is observed by many cultures, particularly those with East Asian heritage. This year's celebration corresponds with the Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac. Celebrations include various cultural traditions and customs specific to each region and community.
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The Lunar New Year is held between 21 January and 20 February every year.
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The Lunar New Year is a 15-day festival.
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The Lunar New Year coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar.
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Millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year.
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Festivities are taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.
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