How to celebrate
- Clean the house before New Year's Eve to sweep away bad luck, then put up red decorations and 福 characters.
- Gather for the reunion dinner on New Year's Eve (February 5, 2027).
- Give red envelopes with crisp new bills to children and elders, and greet people with 新年快樂 or 羊年大吉.
People born in the Year of the Goat
Goats are said to be gentle, creative and compassionate, with a strong sense of beauty. Their lucky numbers are 2 and 7, and their lucky colors are brown, red and purple. Their best matches are the Horse, Rabbit and Pig.
In Chinese tradition, your own zodiac year (本命年) is thought to bring challenges, so Goats often wear something red throughout 2027 for protection.
Goat greetings for 2027
羊年大吉 (good luck in the Year of the Goat), 三陽開泰 (three goats bring a prosperous start, a pun on 陽 "sun" and 羊 "goat") and 喜氣洋洋 (full of joy) are the classic Year of the Goat wishes.
Frequently asked questions
When is Chinese New Year 2027?
Saturday, February 6, 2027. New Year's Eve is February 5 and the Lantern Festival is February 20.
What element is 2027?
Fire. 2027 is a yin Fire Goat year.
What are the Goat years?
1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027 and 2039, counted from each year's Lunar New Year.