10 Chinese New Year 2026 Greetings in Mandarin and Their Meanings
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Imlek is the Chinese New Year celebration which is also a Confucian religious holiday. This year, Confucians will celebrate Imlek on 17 February 2026.
According to the China Highlights website, here are examples of Chinese New Year 2026 greetings in Mandarin:
祝您新年快乐，身体健康! (Zhù nín xīn nián kuài lè, shēn tǐ jiàn kāng!) — Wishing you a happy Chinese New Year and good health!
祝你新年快乐，大吉大利，万事如意！(Zhù nǐ xīn nián kuài lè, dà jí dà lì, wàn shì rú yì!) — Wishing you a happy new year, good luck, and all the best!
祝你新年快乐，身体健康，家庭幸福，工作顺利！(Zhù nǐ xīn nián kuài lè, shēn tǐ jiàn kāng, jiā tíng xìng fú, gōng zuò shùn lì!) — Wishing you a happy new year, good health, a happy family, and smooth work!
马年兴旺，家庭团圆乐无边! (Mǎ nián xīngwàng, jiātíng tuányuán lè wúbiān) — Wishing you a prosperous Year of the Horse, with family reunions and endless joy.
新年的快乐一年四季常在 (Yuàn xīnnián de kuàilè yīniánsìjì cháng zài) — May the joy of New Year be with you throughout the year.
恭贺新禧，祝身体健康、事业发达 (Gōnghè xīnxǐ, zhù shēntǐ jiànkāng, shìyè fādá) — Happy New Year, wishing you good health and success.
愿你所有的新年梦想都成真 (Yuàn nǐ suǒyǒu de xīnnián mèngxiǎng dōu chéngzhēn) — Hoping all your New Year dreams come true.
祝你心想事成，财源广进，事业兴旺！(Zhù nǐ xīn xiǎng shì chéng, cái yuán guǎng jìn, shì yè xīng wàng!) — May all your wishes come true, money and treasures flow in, and your career flourish!
万事如意 (wàn shì rú yì) — May all go well with you!
大吉大利 (dà jí dà lì) — Lots of luck and profits!
Imlek 2026 Holiday Schedule in Indonesia
According to the Joint Decree of Three Ministers on National Holidays and Collective Leave for 2026, there are two Imlek holidays in 2026:
- Monday, 16 February 2026: Collective leave for Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili
- Tuesday, 17 February 2026: National holiday for Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili
The Imlek holiday is the last public holiday in February 2026. After that, the next public holiday falls in March.
The Meaning of Red During Chinese New Year
The colour red during Chinese New Year carries its own special significance. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), in Chinese culture and beliefs, the colour red symbolises good fortune, happiness, and abundance.
Based on these beliefs, red is frequently used as an attribute or decoration in various celebrations, including Chinese New Year. The colour red during Imlek is also associated with various fascinating symbols.