新年快乐

Xīnnián kuàilè

Happy Chinese New Year
The Year of the Fire Horse - 17th February 2026

The most common way to say "Happy New Year" in Mandarin Chinese is 新年快乐 (Xīnnián kuàilè), pronounced shin-nyen kwye-luh. For a more informal, warm greeting, you can say 新年好 (Xīnnián hǎo), meaning "New Year goodness". In Cantonese, the traditional greeting for prosperity is 恭喜发财 (Gong hei fat choy). 

2026 is known as a "bingwu year", which is commonly translated as the Year of the Fire Horse.  In China's traditional Five Elements system, bing represents the sun, the most yang form of energy in terms of yin-yang theory, and is associated with the colour red.

There will be some amazing Celebrations in China and throughout the World and certainly some closer to home.

Check online for special celebrations, particularly in Manchester and Liverpool.  Of course you can join in with your own celebrations - how about some Tai Chi!   Enjoy!!

Warmest Wishes

Lynette & Doug