Get ready to gallop! It’s a special Fire Horse year, which only happens once every 60 years. That means this year is full of big energy, big dreams, and big heart. In Chinese astrology, this is a combination associated with explosive energy, leadership, and unapologetic ambition. For kids, it’s the perfect time to chase their curiosity and believe they can do hard things.
When is the Lunar New Year 2026
The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, falls on a different date each year because it is based on the lunar calendar. The lunar calendar is a calendar system that follows the phases of the moon. This year, the Lunar New Year begins on February 17, 2026.
Year of the Horse Greetings in Mandarin
Wishing everyone harmony!
In Taiwanese, 麻吉 (Má-jí) means best buddies. Wwap in the word 马 for the zodiac imagery so that 大家马吉 wishes everyone harmony, just like close friends.
Traditional Chinese: 大家馬吉
Pinyin: Dàjiā mǎ jí
Everything is great!
神马 (shén mǎ) sounds like 什么 (shén me) , the word for “what.” So when someone says 神马都好, their real meaning is “Everything is great!”
Simplified Chinese: 神马都好
Pinyin: Lóng nián kuàilè
Year of the Horse Printable
Every year, I design a photo frame for the Lunar New Year. For the Year of the Horse, you can either print the full-color version to add your photos or print the coloring sheet and let your child decorate it themselves. It’s a simple way to make a holiday decoration you’ll both be happy to look back on.
- Designed for standard U.S. Letter size paper (8.5 x 11 inches)
- The cutout is 2.5 inches tall x 3 inches wide
- Print on cardstock for best results
For the past few years, I have shared free resources that take hours to create. If you enjoy my designs, you can show some love by sending me a boba
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Traditional Chinese Version
Simplified Chinese Version
