The 2026 Lunar New Year celebrates the Year of the Horse.
In the Chinese zodiac, the horse symbolizes perseverance, freedom, and momentum.
Many popular brands are releasing special collections to celebrate the occasion.
The Lunar New Year is here; as families from around the world come together to celebrate the Chinese New Year and its corresponding 15-day celebration, many brands are ringing in the occasion with a bevy of special Lunar New Year collections, all inspired by the Year of the Horse.
In the Chinese zodiac, the horse is regarded as a symbol of perseverance, freedom and momentum—and with 2026's zodiac animal being the Fire Horse, many are claiming this year to be one defined by opportunity and success.
If you're looking to ride that fierce, stallion-like energy into the Lunar New Year and beyond, you're in luck; top retailers like Pandora, Pottery Barn, Lego and Fly By Jing have all launched Lunar New Year gifts inspired by the Year of the Horse. Below we've put together a list of items ranging from horse charms to Lucky Cat toys, hot pot bases and more.
Shop Lunar New Year product collections
lululemon
lululemon Lunar New Year Everywhere Belt Bag
Channel the fiery spirit of 2026's Fire Horse zodiac with this special-edition belt bag that reimagines lululemon's best-selling accessory with a bold, red and black color palette. Shop at lululemon
Pottery Barn Lunar New Year Stoneware Appetizer Plates
Set the perfect tablescape for any Lunar New Year celebrations with these stoneware appetizer plates, all adorned with varying designs of Chinese zodiac animals. Shop at Pottery Barn
Carry luck with you everywhere you go with these dainty horse charms from Pandora—a limited release inspired by the Year of the Horse 2026. Shop at Pandora
Glasshouse Fragrances Woody Freedom of the Horse Ceramic Candle
With notes of rose, musk and sandalwood, this long-burning Glasshouse Fragrances candle will emit the freshest aroma into your space. Shop at Anthropologie
Target
Lego Lucky Cat Building Toy
Revered as a symbol of luck within the Chinese culture, this Lucky Cat Lego toy will help get the kiddos engaged in any Spring Festival celebrations. Shop at Target
Build your own flavorful fire hot pot at home with this Fly By Jing essential; it's the first and only all-natural hot pot base available in the United States. Shop at Fly By Jing
A symbol of momentum and success, this Swarovski pendant plays into the Lunar New Year theme, with a creative, crystal-encrusted horseshoe design. Shop at Swarovski
Sur La Table Sur La Table Lunar New Year Horse Serving Bowl
Host the Lunar New Year party of your dreams, complete with themed dinnerware that'll garner endless compliments—just like this horse-themed bowl from Sur La Table. Shop at Sur La Table
Set the mood for your Lunar New Year celebrations with this elegant scented candle, featuring a painterly design of richly hued red chrysanthemums that symbolize longevity, wealth and renewal for the year ahead. Shop at Crate & Barrel
In 2026, Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday, Feb. 17, marking the beginning of the Year of the Horse. This date, often called the Spring Festival, begins with the second new moon after the winter solstice, kicking off a 15-day celebration ending with the Lantern Festival on Tuesday, March 3.
What is this year's Lunar New Year animal?
The current Lunar New Year is the Year of the Horse, specifically the Fire Horse, following the Year of the Snake (2025) and preceding the Year of the Goat (2027) in the 12-animal Chinese zodiac cycle.
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