Chinese Zodiac for February Births

February & the Lunar New Year

February is a critical month for the Chinese zodiac because the Lunar New Year typically falls between January 21 and February 20. Your February birth date might place you in the current or previous zodiac year.

The Transition Period

The Chinese zodiac year changes on the date of the Lunar New Year, not on January 1. This means:

• Early February: May belong to the previous year's sign
• After Lunar New Year: Belong to the current year's sign
• Exact Date Matters: Check the specific Lunar New Year date for your birth year

2026 Lunar New Year: February 17

In 2026, the Lunar New Year falls on February 17. This is when the Year of the Horse begins.

Example Scenarios for 2026

• Born February 1, 2026: Snake (2025) — check if before February 17
• Born February 17, 2026: Horse (2026), as this is the Lunar New Year
• Born February 28, 2026: Horse (2026), as you're after the Lunar New Year

Get Your Accurate Sign

Use our zodiac calculator to find your exact Chinese zodiac sign by entering your February birth date. It handles all the lunar calendar calculations.