People celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 around the world

The world welcomes the Year of the Fire Horse for Lunar New Year on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. See how countries celebrate with decorations, food and performances worldwide. The 15-day spring festival is observed by Chinese communities worldwide, complete with family gatherings, festive decorations, temple visits, lion dances and the exchange of red envelopes symbolizing good fortune, prosperity and renewal.

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A Chinese dancer dressed in traditional style clothing reacts as she sits with others before performing a Yingge dance, from southern China, during Lunar New Year celebrations at the Dongyue Taoist Temple, on February 17, 2026, in Beijing, China.

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17: People reach to touch Chinese lion dancers for good luck as they perform during a high pole lion dance, from southern China, during Lunar New Year celebrations at the Dongyue Taoist Temple, on February 17, 2026 in Beijing, China. China is celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse and Spring Festival which began on February 17th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

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People reach to touch Chinese lion dancers for good luck as they perform during a high pole lion dance, from southern China, during Lunar New Year celebrations at the Dongyue Taoist Temple, on February 17, 2026, in Beijing, China.

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17: A humanoid robot and robot dogs dressed as lion dancers perform on a stage during Lunar New Year celebrations at the Beiding Taoist Temple, on February 17, 2026 in Beijing, China. China is celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse and Spring Festival which began on February 17th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

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A humanoid robot and robot dogs dressed as lion dancers perform on a stage during Lunar New Year celebrations at the Beiding Taoist Temple, on February 17, 2026, in Beijing, China.

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17: Chinese lion dancers swing around as they perform a high pole lion dance, from southern China, during Lunar New Year celebrations at the Dongyue Taoist Temple, on February 17, 2026 in Beijing, China. China is celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse and Spring Festival which began on February 17th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

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Chinese lion dancers swing around as they perform a high pole lion dance, from southern China, during Lunar New Year celebrations at the Dongyue Taoist Temple, on February 17, 2026, in Beijing, China.

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17: People watch Chinese lion dancers as they perform during a high pole lion dance, from southern China, during Lunar New Year celebrations at the Dongyue Taoist Temple, on February 17, 2026 in Beijing, China. China is celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse and Spring Festival which began on February 17th. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

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People watch Chinese lion dancers as they perform during a high pole lion dance, from southern China, during Lunar New Year celebrations at the Dongyue Taoist Temple, on February 17, 2026, in Beijing, China.