Publish date: 13 February 2026
We would like to wish our staff, their families and friends who are celebrating Chinese New Year, a happy and healthy one. 2026 is Chinese Lunar New Year also known as Spring Festival and begins on Tuesday, 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse, last seen in 1966.
In 2026, that new moon coincides with both a rare ring of fire and the first sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, making it one of the most significant celestial and cultural days of the year.
Did you know that Liverpool is home to Europe’s longest standing Chinese community and the city is set to welcome the Lunar New Year in style with a series of vibrant events and activities taking place across the city centre to mark the Year of the Horse.
More information is available here