Lunar New Year events guide
Lunar New Year 2027 Events in San Jose, CA
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
San Jose is home to large Vietnamese American and Chinese American communities, so Lunar New Year here comes in more than one flavor. Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
The headliner is the Tết Festival at Eastridge, a celebration of Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) that ran from February 20 to 22 in 2026. Craving something after dark? The 365 Night Market celebrated on February 14, 2026, and nearby Milpitas held its own celebration on February 13.
Art and history lovers have options too. In 2026 the San José Museum of Art held a Lunar New Year day on February 21, and the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project's festival came later in the season, on March 14. The 2027 dates haven't been announced yet; we'll post them as they arrive.
"Nothing beats the crash of the cymbals when the lion dance comes down the street." (Ben, founder of LunarNewYearEvents.com)
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Lunar New Year in San Jose, CA: common questions
When is the Tết Festival in San Jose in 2027?
The 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. In 2026 the Tết Festival at Eastridge was held from February 20 to 22.
When is Lunar New Year 2027?
Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat. The Lantern Festival is Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Is there a Lunar New Year night market in San Jose?
Yes. The 365 Night Market held a Lunar New Year celebration on February 14 in 2026.
Are there Lunar New Year events near San Jose?
Yes. Milpitas held a celebration on February 13, 2026, and the San José Museum of Art celebrated on February 21, 2026.