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.

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.

This year, the Lunar New Year begins on January 29th. According to the Chinese zodiac, the auspicious occasion marks a transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake. In Chinese culture,

Stanley recently debuted its 2025 Valentine’s Day collection. The exclusive series of Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumblers, launched at Target, celebrates the season of love with cascading heart designs in rich pink and deep red. Available in three sizes, the Valentine’s collection brings a romantic touch to Stanley’s functional drinkware lineup.

Gearing up for the Lunar New Year, Carhartt has released a Japan-exclusive capsule drop inspired by this year’s zodiac anime: The Snake. Aptly named “Year of the Snake Pack,” the release includes a hooded pullover sweater and shorts, both featuring an all-over boa snake-inspired pattern in a monochrome color palette.

Snag your ticket to Mother Tongue’s Year of the Snake Celebration on Feb. 1 at Expo on Dundas Street West. The event features entertainment by performers like Edmund Stay and Ancient Greece, with a tattoo pop-up for those wanting to start the Lunar New Year with some fresh ink. The event runs from 7 p.m. until midnight and tickets are $25.