San Francisco Celebrates
Lunar New Year 2026
新年快乐 Chúc mừng năm mới 새해 복 많이 받으세요 明けましておめでとうございます Шинэ жилийн мэнд хүргэе สวัสดีปีใหม่ ສະ ບາຍ ດີ ປີ ໃຫມ່ រីករាយ ឆ្នាំ ថ្មី Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab हैप्पी न्यू ईयर 新年快樂
Year of the Horse
Lunar New Year
2026 Celebration Guide
San Francisco is the perfect place to celebrate Lunar New Year!
February 17, 2026 marks the start of Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse. Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia and around the world. It is a time for family visits and exchanging of wishes for good health, happiness and prosperity.
In San Francisco, the season comes alive with vibrant cultural performances, traditional lion and dragon dances, and the iconic Lunar New Year Parade. Whether you are exploring Chinatown or joining community celebrations in different neighborhoods, the city offers countless opportunities to experience the energy, heritage, and joy of this beloved holiday.
About Us
The APA Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultural heritage and fostering community collaborations.
To kick off the month-long celebration, the AAPI Heritage Celebration Committee hosts the annual APA Heritage Awards and Gala Reception. This signature event includes honoring achievements, showcasing unique cultural performances, and offering a festive AAPI culinary experience.
To engage the community, the Foundation curates the AAPI Heritage Celebration Guide, which provides information about cultural events and educational opportunities offered by Official Celebration Partners:Asian Art Museum, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), and San Francisco Public Library and various community organizations.
To amplify awareness of the Month and the significance of this pan-Asian celebration, the Foundation implements a visibility campaign in collaboration with media partners and over 100 civic and community organizations serving as publicity partners.
Thank You
2025 Sponsors and Partners
Our Sponsors and Publicity Partners make this celebration possible. Your support of the APA Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, fuels the programming, outreach, and community engagement that bring AAPI Heritage Month to life in San Francisco.
To learn more about 2026 sponsorship opportunities, please contact Claudine Cheng at Claudine@apasf.org
Heritage Champions
Heritage Captain
Heritage Partners
Heritage Friends
Community Sponsors
- Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation
- Asian America Foundation
- Asian American Donor Program
- Asian Peace Officers Association
- Asian Firefighters Association
- Association for the Advancement of Asians / APAPA-SF
- Center for Asian American Media
- Chinatown Community Development Center
- Chinatown Merchants Association
- Chinese American Citizens Alliance SF Lodge
- Chinese Chamber of Commerce
- Chinese Historical Society of America
- Committee of 100
- Friends of the San Francisco Public Library
- Hawaii Chamber of Commerce of Northern California
- IFundEducation, Inc.
- Irene and Dan Riley Family Fund
- Japan Society of Northern California
- Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California
- Japanese Community Youth Council
- Japantown Community Benefit District
- Japantown Merchants Association
- Justice for Vicha Ratanapakdee Foundation
- Korean Center, Inc.
- Nihonmachi Street Fair, Inc.
- OCA – San Francisco Bay Chapter
- On Lok
- PAAWBAC
- Rose Pak Community Fund
- Sakura Matsuri, Inc.
- San Francisco Community Health Center
- San Francisco Hep B Free – Bay Area
- San Francisco Planning & Urban Research (SPUR)
- San Francisco Unified Lions Club
- SF – Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee
- SF – Manila Sister City Committee
- SF – Osaka Sister City Committee
- SF – Seoul Sister City Committee
- SF – Taipei Sister City Committee
- Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center
- The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)
- USF Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service
Media Sponsors
Special Acknowledgements
To learn more about 2026 sponsorship opportunities, please contact Claudine Cheng at Claudine@apasf.org