When Chinese New Year Begins

The Chinese Zodiac is based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar.  The Chinese Lundar Calendar is very, very old.  In fact, it is 2,637 years older than ours!  Chinese New Year never begins on January 1st.  It doesn't even begin on the same date each year.  Chinese New Year begins any time between January 21st and February 18th, depending on the date of the new moon in Aquarius.  For example, In 2007 (year of the Pig), BlackDog's 10th birthday, Chinese New Year began February 18th.  Below is a chart showing recent and upcoming Chinese New Year dates.

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

Put the year of your birth in the box below to find out what animal is your Chinese Zodiac animal birth sign.  Enter your birth year in long form:  For example, 1996 rather than 96.

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