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2028: Year of the Monkey

In the Chinese zodiac 2028 is the Year of the Earth Monkey. The Chinese Lunar New Year begins January 26, 2028, and starts the 15-day Spring Festival that concludes with the Lantern Festival. The Chinese zodiac rotates through a 12-year cycle of animals and the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. The monkey represents agility, cleverness, and curiosity. The Year of the Monkey is followed by the Year of the Rooster. Different regions across Asia celebrate Lunar New Year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac.

Learn more and celebrate with online and in-person events on our Lunar New Year page.


Female Monkey with umbrella

Figure of a monkey

Pottery Figure Monkey Cast

Monkey Pet

Monkey mask

Child with Monkey

Figure of a monkey

Monkey

Woman in Arbor with Monkey

Noble and Monkey

Monkey trainer and monkey performing a dance

Monkey Hanging

Monkey studying a dragonfly in his hand

Two monkeys, a rock and a vine

Qero/Kero

Qero/Kero with monkey handle

Vessel

Vessel in the form of a monkey

Vessel

Stirrup-spout vessel in the form of a monkey

Monkey Performing a Kabuki Dance


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