Chinese Horoscope 2026: What is your sign and who will be the luckiest next year?

Although the civil calendar marks New Year’s Day on January 1, Chinese New Year follows a different schedule. Because the celebration is based on the lunar calendar, the start date shifts each year and can fall anytime between January 21 and February 20.

For 2026, Chinese New Year begins on February 17 and runs through February 5, 2027.

One of the most iconic elements of this holiday is that each year is represented by one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

2026: The Year of the Fire Horse

The upcoming year will be the Year of the Horse, and more specifically, the Fire Horse. So which zodiac signs are expected to have the best luck in 2026 according to Chinese astrology? Here’s what the horoscope suggests.

Find your Chinese zodiac sign

Your sign is based on the year you were born:

The luckiest signs in 2026

Even though it’s the Year of the Horse, people born under this sign won’t be the luckiest. Instead, the signs expected to benefit the most are:

• Tiger
• Pig
• Dog
• Rooster
• Goat

These signs may see positive developments in career, finances, and romance. Still, the horoscope advises staying disciplined and taking care of both health and money.

Signs with less luck in 2026

According to the forecast, the signs facing the most challenges will be:

Meanwhile, those with average luck include:

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