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What to Wear to Lunar New Year 2027

Red for luck, new clothes for the first day, and shoes that come off at every door

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Lunar New Year falls on Saturday 6 February 2027, the Year of the Goat. From Singapore to Taipei to Hong Kong the customs agree: new clothes, red over black and white, visits to family. The weather is what changes, from 31°C to 15°C.

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Singapore
Saturday, February 6 – Monday, February 8, 2027 · Singapore (Chinatown and family visits across the island)
31°C / 88°F high · 24°C / 75°F low · 7 rain days

What to wear for Chinese New Year in Singapore 2027: visits from Saturday 6 February, 31°C / 88°F days, air-con indoors. Red for luck, sleeves for dinner, shoes you step out of.

Taipei
Holiday February 4–10, 2027 · New Year's Day February 6 · Taipei (Dihua Street, temples and family visits)
19°C / 66°F high · 15°C / 59°F low · 11 rain days

What to wear for Lunar New Year in Taipei 2027: holiday 4 to 10 February, 19°C / 66°F days, 15°C / 59°F nights, drizzle. A wool coat over something vermilion, and an umbrella.

Hong Kong
Public holidays February 6, 8 and 9, 2027 · Hong Kong (Victoria Park, Tsim Sha Tsui and Victoria Harbour)
20°C / 68°F high · 15°C / 59°F low · 5 rain days

What to wear for Lunar New Year in Hong Kong 2027: holidays 6, 8 and 9 February, 20°C / 68°F days and damp 15°C / 59°F nights. A trench, a pink or red layer and loafers.