This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which is this year called the "Year of the Snake."

There are generally three types of calendars: the Gregorian calendar, the lunar calendar, and the lunisolar calendar. Each one is used by different cultures and regions around the world to mark time and important events.

Here's when the Chinese New Year starts in 2025, how long it lasts, where the Lunar New Year is celebrated and your guide to the Year of the Snake.

Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: 2025 is the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year is on January 29 and the celebrations end with Lantern Festival on February 12.

Though the Times Square ball drop may have happened several weeks ago, you can still make the most of a fresh start, thanks to the Chinese New Year. Falling on Wednesday, January 29, the Lunar New Year,