Chinese Zodiac for January Births

January & Lunar Calendar Misalignment

People born in January often face confusion about their Chinese zodiac sign. This is because the Chinese zodiac year doesn't align with the calendar year.

The Key Issue

The Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) typically occurs in late January or early February. If you were born in January before the Lunar New Year, you belong to the previous year's zodiac sign.

Example Scenarios

• Born January 10, 2026: You are a Snake (2025), not a Horse (2026)
• Born February 17: You are a Horse (2026), as the Lunar New Year occurred on this date
• Born January 31, 2026: Check if this is before or after February 17 to determine your sign

2026 Lunar New Year Date

In 2026, the Lunar New Year falls on February 17. If you were born before this date in 2026, you are a Snake (2025).

How to Find Your Sign

Use our zodiac calculator to enter your exact birth date and month. It will automatically account for the Lunar New Year transition and show your correct sign.