Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Chinese New Year (2nd Day)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Upcoming Years Dates

YearDateDay
2026CurrentFebruary 18Wednesday
2027February 7Sunday
2028January 27Thursday
2029February 14Wednesday
2030February 4Monday

Note: Chinese New Year (2nd Day) falls on February 18 in 2026 (updated from our holiday calendar)

Holiday Details

Date

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

2026-02-18

Country

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Chinese New Year (2nd Day) in Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Chinese New Year (2nd Day) is celebrated on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The holiday falls on a Thursday in 2027. Right now, Chinese New Year (2nd Day) is 122 days ago.
Chinese New Year (2nd Day) has already passed this year. It was 122 days ago (Thursday). If you're looking for the next occurrence, it will be on February 18 next year.
Yes, Chinese New Year (2nd Day) is an official public holiday in Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Dates are set by Cocos (Keeling) Islands's official holiday calendar.
Chinese New Year (2nd Day) falls on Thursday, Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Year: 2027 Weekday: Thursday Month: February Country: Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Here are the upcoming dates for Chinese New Year (2nd Day) in Cocos (Keeling) Islands: • 2026: February 18 (Wednesday) • 2027: February 7 (Sunday) • 2028: January 27 (Thursday) • 2029: February 14 (Wednesday) • 2030: February 4 (Monday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check Cocos (Keeling) Islands's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.
Chinese New Year (2nd Day) is not currently observed as a substitute day in Cocos (Keeling) Islands for 2027. It falls on its regular calendar date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (Thursday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.
The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and Chinese New Year (2nd Day). How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2027-02-18 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If Chinese New Year (2nd Day) has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉
Chinese New Year (2nd Day) for 2027 has already passed. Schools and businesses in Cocos (Keeling) Islands were typically closed on that day. For the next occurrence, the same closure rules usually apply — but always check local announcements since opening hours can vary by region.
You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss Chinese New Year (2nd Day) again! 🎉
You may occasionally see a different date for Chinese New Year (2nd Day) on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within Cocos (Keeling) Islands 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For Chinese New Year (2nd Day) in Cocos (Keeling) Islands: we use the official date Wednesday, February 18, 2026 for 2027. Best practice: Always verify with Cocos (Keeling) Islands's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.
Holiday: Chinese New Year (2nd Day) Country: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Weekday: Thursday Year: 2027 Status: 122 days ago Type: Public holiday Next year: January 27 Upcoming years tracked: 4