Starting Jan. 29, 2025, the Chinese Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Wood Snake. It’s celebrated for 15 days, ending on Feb. 12, or Lantern Festival.

This year, the Lunar New Year begins on January 29th. According to the Chinese zodiac, the auspicious occasion marks a transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake. In Chinese culture,

Gearing up for the Lunar New Year, Carhartt has released a Japan-exclusive capsule drop inspired by this year’s zodiac anime: The Snake. Aptly named “Year of the Snake Pack,” the release includes a hooded pullover sweater and shorts, both featuring an all-over boa snake-inspired pattern in a monochrome color palette.

Limited-time collections from my favourite designers and retailers have me feeling nostalgic—and ready to make this year’s family parties extra special.

Here’s when Chinese New Year 2025 is, how long it lasts, what zodiac animal corresponds with 2025 and why it falls on a different date each year.