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Lunar New Year on a different date every year
18 January 2025
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Ever wondered why the Lunar New Year doesn’t fall on the same date every year? Here's why! 👇
The Lunar New Year follows the lunar calendar, and not the Gregorian calendar many of us use daily.
While the Gregorian calendar follows the Earth’s orbit around the Sun, the lunar calendar is lunisolar, blending the moon’s phases with the solar cycle. Thanks to calendar differences, the Lunar New Year falls on a new moon between the winter solstice and spring equinox.
This unique system shifts the date every year, but one thing never changes — Lunar New Year is always a celebration of fresh beginnings! 🧧✨
No matter the date, the heart of this beloved tradition remains the same:
🏮 Reuniting with family
🕯️ Honouring cherished traditions
💌 Sharing blessings of health, happiness, and prosperity
Do you have any favourite memories or traditions from Lunar New Year celebrations with your family?