Chinese zodiac years are represented by 12 animal signs and begin at Chinese New Year. Find Chinese zodiac year dates from 1948 to 2031.
Chinese zodiac years begin/end at Chinese New Year (in January/February). Each year in the repeating zodiac cycle of 12 years is represented by a zodiac animal, each with its own reputed attributes. 2026 is the year of the Horse, starting from February 17th, 2026 to February 5th, 2027.
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6th, 2027, starting a year of the Fire Goat. As a public holiday, Chinese people will get 8 days off from work from February 5th to February 12th in 2027. What is the Chinese New Year 2027 Animal? — Fire Goat
Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year or Spring Festival 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6th, 2027. Goat is the new year animal. Learn more about Chinese Lunar New Year traditions, taboos, food, zodiac signs, and greetings.
Firstly, the Chinese zodiac is an invention of the Han nationality, and goats were widely raised by the Han people (unlike sheep), so the zodiac animal is more likely to refer to a goat. Secondly, a goat image often appears on Chinese zodiac stamps, New Year paper cuttings, and New Year paintings (rather than a sheep).
Like astrology matching, Chinese people use Chinese zodiac compatibility for marriage or romantic relationships. The Chinese zodiac is a cycle of 12 animal signs. Your birth year sign's attributes are believed to determine compatibility with other signs. Want to know if she/he is compatible with you? Use our zodiac love compatibility calculator below and see...