02/17/2026
Gung hay fat choy. Chúc mừng năm mới. Happy Lunar New Year!
From red envelopes, known as hóngbāo, filled with lucky money, to eating tteokguk, or rice cake soup, for good fortune, Lunar New Year holds deep cultural significance for many families. Rooted in thousands of years of tradition, it is celebrated in China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and many other Asian countries.
2026 marks the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of action, energy, bravery and forward momentum.
Celebrate with young children by reading books about Lunar New Year written by Asian authors. Sample traditional foods like dumplings, pineapple cake, steamed square cake and longevity noodles. Join festivities happening in your community. Learn together about the rich differences across cultures. And most of all, enjoy Lunar New Year.