It’s officially 2022 – Happy New Year’s Day to all!
A new year means many of us will be looking to wipe the slate clean and attempt a myriad of resolutions, from gearing up for a new fitness regime to learning an additional language.
But while most of us have now seen the New Year in, the celebrations aren’t over for everyone – as we still have the Chinese New Year to come.
Just when is the 2022 Chinese New Year, and what will the zodiac animal be?
Here is all you need to know about the festival.
When is Chinese New Year 2022?
Chinese New Year falls on Tuesday, February 1 in 2022.
This date differs every year – so, for example, Chinese New Year 2021 fell on February 12.
This is because it is based on the lunisolar calendar – which is why it’s sometimes called Lunar New Year, too.
Each year, it will fall between January 21 and February 20, coinciding with the relevant year’s lunar cycle.
What animal will Chinese New Year 2022 be?
Chinese New Year 2022 marks the start of the Year of the Tiger.
Each year is represented by one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac – including the Rooster, Rabbit, Snake, and Dragon, among others.
The Chinese zodiac has a 12-year cycle, so the previous Years of the Tiger were 2010, 1998, and 1986.
Each animal is also assigned an element – metal, earth, wood, water, or fire. 2022’s Tiger will be a Water Tiger.
Tigers are considered to be powerful and brave in Chinese culture, as well as kind and free. Sometimes, they are a bit out of control, too.
Were you born in the Year of the Tiger?
It’s easy to find out which animal’s year it was when you were born – and what that says about your personality.
Check out our guide to each animal here.
Last year, 2021, was the Year of the Ox, while 2020’s was the Rat.
MORE : What Chinese New Year animal are you and what does it mean?
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