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2026 Lunar New Year — Year of the Horse
The Lunar New Year is the most celebrated Asian festival in the world with the largest celebrations taking place in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, and Malaysia.
The first day of the 2026 Lunar New Year was Tuesday, Feb. 17, initiating the Year of the Horse. Nearly 185,000 Missourians identify as being of Asian descent and call Missouri home.
The State of Missouri held a Lunar New Year celebration in the Missouri State Capitol on Feb. 19, 2026.
To all our fellow Missourians, we wish you a Happy Lunar New Year!