Year of the Dragon

10th February 2024 is the beginning of a brand new Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon! We've got all sorts of activities for you to explore, including colouring pages, puzzles, crafts and games.

Was anyone in your family born in the Year of the Dragon? That gives you an extra excuse to explore our Year of the Dragon and Chinese dragon activities, together with our more general Chinese New Year activities and China for Kids theme!

Year of the Dragon Dates

• 9th February 1940 – 26th January 1941
• 27th January 1952 – 13th February 2953
• 13th February 1964 – 1st February 1965
• 31st January 1976 – 17th February 1977
• 17th February 1988 – 5th February 1989
• 5th February 2000 – 23rd January 2001
• 23rd January 2012 – 9th February 2013
• 10th February 2024 - 25th January 2025

Next Year of the Dragon

10th February 2024 - 25th January 2025

Dragon Characteristics

People born in the year of the dragon are usually lively and excitable, so a birthday party full of dragon children could be a challenge! They are bright but sometimes arrogant and over confident. They know what's right and don't like gossip and can be sensitive to others. And they won't struggle to make a decision! They make good leaders but can have fiery tempers and little eccentricities, too.