And that gives us a chance to look at the colourful celebrations you have held on the special day across Sunderland and County Durham in previous years.
We have great archive photos from Grangetown Primary, Sandhill View, Camden Square Infants and Millfield Community Nursery schools.
There’s lots more as well in this series of photos taken from the Sunderland Echo archives.
Take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
1. Pictured in 2006
Who do you recognise in this Chinese New Year celebration at Grange Primary School 15 years ago? Photo: DP
2. Celebrations at St Teresa's RC Primary
The pupils dressed up in style for the Chinese New Year celebrations at St Teresa's RC Primary School in 2006. Photo: DP
3. A special day at the Grand Hotel
A traditional fan dance at the Chinese New Year celebrations at the Grand Hotel, Hartlepool in 2016. Photo: Kevin Brady
4. Getting creative at Barnard Grove Primary
Year 1 pupils Jessica Arnold and Harrison Gray were pictured in 2017 at Barnard Grove Primary School with their dragon masks as part of the school's Chinese New Year celebrations. Photo: Kevin Brady