Chinese New Year in 2026 arrives with the Year of the Horse, galloping in on February 17 and bringing a rush of energy, movement, and big plans. Streets feel louder, homes feel brighter, and even the calendar seems excited to turn the page. Families clean, cook, and count down together, all hoping the Horse runs straight toward luck and happiness, and that joyful mood is why Chinese New Year Jokes naturally start trotting along right after the meaning sinks in.
These jokes then take the stage like playful sidekicks in the same story, popping up during chats, messages, and long dinners. They help people laugh through busy days, late nights, and too much food, keeping the celebration light when traditions feel heavy. By the time the Horse year settles in, the smiles feel just as important as the rituals, carrying laughter forward with the New Year spirit.
Best Chinese New Year Jokes
Happy Chinese New Year! Or as they say in China,
“Happy New Year!”
Little Johnny already has a date for the Chinese New Year.
It’s the 17th of February, this year!
Why should husbands wash plates during the Chinese New Year?
Because Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Why did China cancel the Chinese New Year?
Everybody was kung-flu fighting.
What do you call a horse that is on fire?
Neighpalm.
The Chinese believe that eating certain foods on the lunar new year will shape your future.
Most think it’s just a supperstition.
Where do horse go when they get sick?
To the horse-pital.
Boy: “Why did the horse join the Chinese New Year parade?”
Girl: “Why?”
Boy: “Because it was ready to gallop past everyone’s expectations!”
Why are horses pessimistic?
Because they are neigh sayers.
Some friends are having a joint Burns Night and Chinese New Year Party this weekend
They’re calling it Chinese Burns Night. I wasn’t going to go but they twisted my arm.
Why do horse girls love their horses so much?
Because its the only stable relationship they’ll ever have.
Did you hear about the baby who was born way too early on February 10?
His parents named him Sudden Lee.
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What is a horse’s favorite wine?
Chardoneigh.
A fire horse walks into a bar.
The bartender says, “Hey.”
The fire horse says, “Sure.”
During the Chinese New Year celebration, as the fire horse-shaped lanterns and firecrackers filled the streets, a friend asked another, “What do you call a Chinese man in the midst of all this festive heat?”
With a smile, another friend replied, “Boi Ling!”
How do you make a slow horse fast?
Stop feeding him.
What did Mr T say on Chinese New Year?
“I pity the 福.”
What do you call a horse with the horn?
A unicorn.
What do you call a horse without the horn?
A eunuchorn.
The Chinese New Year is approaching and with the Year of the Fire Horse upon us,
Let’s hope it doesn’t run away with too many surprises!
Which horse runs the city?
The mare, of course.
Why is it taking so long to get to the next Lunar New Year?
It’s slithering in!
What do you call a place for keeping paper horses?
A staple.
Where does a horse live?
The Neigh-borhood.
At the Chinese New Year gathering, a group of friends were sharing jokes and laughter. One of them asked, “What did the wise Chinese doctor ask his patient during this auspicious season?”
With a grin, another friend chimed in, “He asked, ‘Is your spirit soaring like the fire horse, or is Sum Ting Wong?’”
Did you hear about the Chinese who stole a calendar during Chinese New Year?
He got 12 months!
What advice do you give to people who failed at New Year’s resolutions already?
“Don’t worry, there’s still time for Chinese New Year is here!”
How do they celebrate Chinese New Year?
By comparing our adult children’s careers, income levels, and marital statuses.
How do you wish someone a prosperous Chinese New Year?
“Wonton of wealth and good fortune!”
Where can you find a horse with no legs?
Right where you left it.
Lunar New Year in Vietnam is celebrated with lion dances, dragon dances, fireworks, family gatherings and meals, ancestor worship, and giving red envelopes to children and the elderly.
Thank you for coming to my Tết talk.
What do you call a Chinese man in the summer heat?
Boi Ling.
As the Chinese New Year’s Eve dinner was being prepared, a friend inquired, “What do you call a prosperous Chinese man as he ushers in the New Year?”
With a festive spirit, someone answered, “You call him ‘Ching Ching,’”
What did the Chinese man say when he fixed the lightbulb for the New Year celebrations?
“Ching chong!”
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How do Chinese Cowboys greet each other?
“NiHowdy!”
Yo mama so skinny, when she eats Chinese food, she uses her fingers as chopsticks.
How do you make a Fire Horse laugh on Lunar New Year?
Tell it a “tail”-riffic joke!
Do you have a funny joke about Chinese New Year? Write down the puns in the comment section below!
Happy New Year to someone I’m pretty sure is Chinese.
Some fairly funny, especially after a flagon or two of saki.
Isn’t “Niehau” Japanese though and not Chinese / Korean?
The Japanese definitely do not celebrate the Lunar New Year – I learned that the hard way by just asking