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When is Chinese New Year 2012?

Dates for Chinese New Year 2012 - Year of the Dragon

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Wondering when is Chinese New Year 2012?

Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, which differs from our Gregorian calendar, so dates change slightly each year. The 15-day festival is arguably the most widely celebrated holiday in the world!

Chinese New Year 2012

Chinese New Year 2012 begins on January 23, 2012.

This will be the Year of the Dragon.

The holiday will run for 15 consecutive days, and finishes with the Lantern Festival on February 7, 2012.

Learn about Chinese New Year preparation for getting ready.

Find out where to see a Chinese New Year celebration and Chinese New Year traditions to observe.

Learn how to say happy new year in Chinese to your friends during Chinese New Year.

When is Chinese New Year?

  • 2012: January 23
  • 2013: February 10
  • 2014: January 31
  • 2015: February 19

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