Chinese New Year 2026: Zodiac Fortune, Li Chun & Auspicious Dates

Walaoeh! Time flies so fast. The Year of the Snake (2025) is slithering away, and the Year of the Horse (2026) is galloping in! 🐎🧨

Are you ready to “Lou Sang” again? Chinese New Year 2026 falls on 17th February 2026 (Tuesday). Yes, it is a bit late this year, which means you have more time to save money in your EPF Account for Ang Pao!

But the big question everyone asks is: “My Zodiac sign got ‘Fan Tai Sui’ (clash with Grand Duke) or not?” “What time must I go to the bank on Li Chun to deposit money?” “Which day should I start work (Kai Gong) so my boss won’t scold me?”

In this Ultimate Chinese New Year 2026 Guide, we cover everything from the 12 Zodiac Fortune Forecast to the exact Li Chun 2026 Time chart. We are not Feng Shui masters — this is a round-up of what the experts say.

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Before you buy your new clothes, check if you are “Ong” or “Sway” this year.

• Year: 2026 (Bing Wu 丙午)
• Zodiac Animal: Fire Horse (火马)
• CNY Day 1: 17th February 2026
• Li Chun (Start of Spring): 4th February 2026
• Animals that Fan Tai Sui (Offend Grand Duke):
  • Horse (Same Zodiac): Mood swings, stress.
  • Rat (Direct Clash): Big changes, avoid risky investments.
  • Ox (Minor Clash): Watch your health.
  • Rabbit (Minor Clash): Gossip and petty people.

(Walaoeh Tip: If you Fan Tai Sui, don’t panic. Go pray, donate blood, or just spend less money on Concert Tickets!)

In Malaysia and Singapore, Li Chun (立春) is huge. It marks the beginning of the solar year. Tradition says: If you deposit cash into your bank account during your “Lucky Hours” on Li Chun, your wealth will grow all year long.

Date: 4th February 2026 (Wednesday)

Best Deposit Times by Zodiac:

What to do:

1. Wear Red.
2. Go to the CDM (Cash Deposit Machine).
3. Deposit a lucky number (e.g., RM 88, RM 168).
4. Note: You can also use Online Transfer (DuitNow) if you are lazy to queue, but “Physical Money” has better Qi (Energy) according to Sifus.

ou want your boss to like you? You want a promotion? Start work on the right day! Sending that first email or turning on your laptop on these days is considered “Kai Gong” (开工).

(Check the Public Holidays Guide to plan your leave. Don’t simply absent!)

Here is a summary of your luck in 2026. (Disclaimer: This is for entertainment. If you are broke, please work harder or check our Resume Guide to find a better job!)

• Luck: ⭐⭐
• Comment: You are offending the Grand Duke (Fan Tai Sui). You might feel emotional and stressed.
• Advice: Stay low profile. Don’t change jobs impulsively. Do charity.

• Luck: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Comment: Since Horse and Goat are best friends (Liu He), you have excellent luck! Noble people (Gui Ren) will help you.
• Advice: Go all out! Start that business SSM Registration now.

• Luck: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Comment: Tiger and Horse are good friends. Career luck is strong.
• Advice: Good time for investments, but don’t be arrogant.

• Luck: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Comment: Another ally of the Horse. Relationships and networking are favored.
• Advice: Great year to get married or build partnerships.

• Luck: ⭐
• Comment: Direct Clash (Chong Tai Sui). Expect big changes (move house, change job, break up).
• Advice: Be very careful with money. Buy insurance (Check our Auto Insurance guide later).

• Luck: ⭐⭐
• Comment: Minor “Harm” Tai Sui. Watch out for backstabbers in the office.
• Advice: Keep your secrets to yourself. Focus on health.

• Luck: ⭐⭐
• Comment: “Destruction” Tai Sui. Easy to get into arguments or legal issues.
• Advice: Don’t act as a guarantor for anyone.

• Luck: ⭐⭐⭐
• Comment: Average year. No major disasters, no major windfall.
• Advice: Focus on learning new skills (e.g., AI Tools).

• Luck: ⭐⭐⭐
• Comment: Just finished your own year (2025). Energy is returning.
• Advice: Good for romance (Peach Blossom).

• Luck: ⭐⭐⭐
• Comment: You have the “Yi Ma” (Travelling Horse) star. You will travel a lot.
• Advice: Wealth comes from overseas or moving around. Go to Cameron Highlands or Hat Yai!

• Luck: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Comment: Strong romance luck. If single, you might find “The One”.
• Advice: Don’t let love distract you from making money.

• Luck: ⭐⭐⭐
• Comment: Good potential for secondary income.
• Advice: Try some side hustles (Grab/Shopee).

Don’t be a “Sakai”. Follow these rules to keep your luck.

1. Don’t Sweep Floor (Day 1): You will sweep away your wealth.
2. Don’t Wash Hair (Day 1): You will wash away your “Ong”.
3. Don’t Buy Shoes (entire CNY): “Shoes” (Hai) sounds like sighing “Haiz”.
4. Wear Red: Black and White are for funerals. Don’t make your grandmother scold you.
5. Debt: Pay off all your debts before CNY Eve. (Clear your PTPTN arrears!).

Whether you believe in Feng Shui or not, Chinese New Year 2026 is about family, reunion, and resetting your mindset for the year ahead. Use the Li Chun 2026 Time to set a savings goal, and choose an Auspicious Date to Start Work to motivate yourself.

Walaoeh Action Plan:

1. Check Zodiac: See if you need to go pray (Fan Tai Sui).
2. Prepare Ang Pao: Go change new notes at the bank early.
3. Clean House: Throw away old stuff before CNY Eve.