The Lunar new year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. But what is in store for your Chinese zodiac animal sign?

Chinese New Year is celebrated by approximately 2 billion people around the world, making it one of the world’s biggest celebrations. According to Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals.

Here's when the Chinese New Year starts in 2025, how long it lasts, where the Lunar New Year is celebrated and your guide to the Year of the Snake.

Starting Jan. 29, 2025, the Chinese Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Wood Snake. It’s celebrated for 15 days, ending on Feb. 12, or Lantern Festival.

The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animal signs, each associated with certain characteristics and attributes. Some signs are also deemed luckier than others, particularly this week.

Individuals with these zodiac signs should tread carefully in their decisions and think twice before jumping into potentially troublesome relationships and financial situations. C

Here’s when Chinese New Year 2025 is, how long it lasts, what zodiac animal corresponds with 2025 and why it falls on a different date each year.