Chinese New Year begins according to the Chinese calendar which consists of both Gregorian and lunar-solar calendar systems.
Because the track of the new moon changes from year to year, Chinese New Year can begin anytime between late January and mid-February.
Below is a chart that shows the beginning day of Chinese New Year and the animal sign for that year.
| Year | Chinese New Year Begins | Animal Sign |
| 2000 | February 5 | Dragon |
| 2001 | January 24 | Snake |
| 2002 | February 12 | Horse |
| 2003 | February 1 | Sheep |
| 2004 | January 22 | Monkey |
| 2005 | February 9 | Rooster |
| 2006 | January 29 | Dog |
| 2007 | February 18 | Pig |
| 2008 | February 7 | Rat |
| 2009 | January 26 | Ox |
| 2010 | February 14 | Tiger |
| 2011 | February 3 | Rabbit |
| 2012 | January 23 | Dragon |
| 2013 | February 10 | Snake |
| 2014 | January 31 | Horse |
| 2015 | February 19 | Sheep |
| 2016 | February 8 | Monkey |
| 2017 | January 28 | Rooster |
| 2018 | February 16 | Dog |
| 2019 | February 5 | Pig |
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