Lunar New Year Dates. When is Lunar New Year in Canada?
Lunar New Year marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar. In the table below, you will find when Lunar New Year is officially marked and celebrated in Canada over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sunday | February 14 | Lunar New Year |
| 2011 | Thursday | February 3 | Lunar New Year |
| 2012 | Monday | January 23 | Lunar New Year |
| 2013 | Sunday | February 10 | Lunar New Year |
| 2014 | Friday | January 31 | Lunar New Year |
| 2015 | Thursday | February 19 | Lunar New Year |
| 2016 | Monday | February 8 | Lunar New Year |
| 2017 | Saturday | January 28 | Lunar New Year |
| 2018 | Friday | February 16 | Lunar New Year |
| 2019 | Tuesday | February 5 | Lunar New Year |
| 2020 | Saturday | January 25 | Lunar New Year |
| 2021 | Friday | February 12 | Lunar New Year |
| 2022 | Tuesday | February 1 | Lunar New Year |
| 2023 | Sunday | January 22 | Lunar New Year |
| 2024 | Saturday | February 10 | Lunar New Year |
| 2025 | Wednesday | January 29 | Lunar New Year |
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