Chinese New Year Coloring Pages (Free Printables)
These Chinese New Year coloring pages are made to be enjoyed slowly—colored at the kitchen table, in a classroom corner, or during a quiet afternoon at home. The pages feature familiar Chinese New Year symbols and imagery, offering children a gentle way to experience the season through art.
If you’re celebrating Chinese New Year with your children, try our other Chinese New Year activities—like the paper lantern craft and seasonal printables—creating a calm, creative way to explore the sights and symbols of the holiday together, one page at a time.
Rather than explaining every tradition, this collection lets the pictures do the talking. Animals, objects, and scenes often seen during Chinese New Year come together in a way that feels welcoming and easy for kids to explore.
A Gentle Way to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is filled with sights that children often notice first—bright decorations, animals from the zodiac, special foods, and meaningful symbols.
These coloring pages reflect that visual world, giving kids a chance to slow down and spend time with the images that make the holiday special.
Coloring a dragon or another zodiac animal like a horse becomes a small moment of connection, opening the door to simple conversations about traditions, family, and the start of a new year.
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What You’ll Find in This Coloring Collection
This set of Chinese New Year coloring pages includes a mix of traditional imagery, such as:
- Zodiac animals from the Chinese zodiac: horse, rat, goat, horse, dragon, pig, etc.
- Festive symbols and decorations: Chinese lanterns, kites, dragon costumes, etc.
- Cultural images commonly seen in China: Mountain scapes, quiet valley villages, water scenes, Chinese cherry blossom trees, etc.
Each page is a printable coloring sheet, designed to be easy to print and enjoyable to color.
Which Chinese Zodiac Animal Belongs to Each Year?
Each year in the Chinese zodiac is represented by an animal, and the cycle repeats every twelve years. Many children enjoy finding their zodiac animal or learning which one belongs to the current Chinese New Year.
Here’s a simple guide you can use alongside the coloring pages:
- Rat – 2020, 2008, 1996
- Ox – 2021, 2009, 1997
- Tiger – 2022, 2010, 1998
- Rabbit – 2023, 2011, 1999
- Dragon – 2024, 2012, 2000
- Snake – 2025, 2013, 2001
- Horse – 2026, 2014, 2002
- Goat – 2027, 2015, 2003
- Monkey – 2028, 2016, 2004
- Rooster – 2029, 2017, 2005
- Dog – 2030, 2018, 2006
- Pig – 2031, 2019, 2007
Children often love coloring the animal that matches their birth year, making these Chinese New Year coloring pages a fun and personal way to explore the zodiac.
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About Julie
She’s a homeschool graduate, mother of five, designer, and educator. Inspired by classic books, art, music, and nature, she creates thoughtful, engaging resources to support parents and educators in teaching with intention and wonder.
