In China, the traditional New Year, often called the Chinese Lunar New Year, is confined to the winter new moon after the completion of the full lunar cycle, which took place after the winter solstice. In China, it is known as the "Spring Festival". In the Gregorian calendar, the Chinese New Year every time falls on different dates - between January 21 and February 20.

The Chinese New Year is celebrated in addition to China in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Tibet, Macao, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand.