Lunar New Year in San Francisco 2026, San Francisco

San Francisco, United States

Lunar New Year in San Francisco 2026

San Francisco has held Chinese New Year Parade since 1860, the largest outside Asia, with the 288-foot Golden Dragon closing Kearny and Market on Saturday night.

Feb 21, 2026 SFOCheck live flight prices

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Where to stay

Nob Hill or Union Square for parade route access.

Expected hotel surge

Downtown SF hotels lift 50 to 100 percent above February baseline for parade weekend.

Dates

Feb 21, 2026. Book flights 3+ months out for the best pricing.

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Frequently asked

Lunar New Year in San Francisco 2026 runs February 21, 2026. Book flights three months out for reliable pricing; the closer you get to the event, the more airlines and hotels lift rates.

Nob Hill or Union Square for parade route access.

Downtown SF hotels lift 50 to 100 percent above February baseline for parade weekend. Booking through Tripdash locks pricing at the time you confirm, so late rate hikes do not affect you.

SFO is the closest major airport to San Francisco. Your advisor will check alternates for cheaper connections before booking.

Marlow is our in-house AI travel planner. You tell it where, when, and roughly what you want. It pulls live flight, hotel, and activity options, then drafts a day by day itinerary with honest prices, all in under a minute.

Yes. Every Marlow draft is reviewed by a real travel advisor before anything is booked. They check pricing, swap weak picks, add their own local know how, and confirm with you before charging anything.

Message your advisor in the app. We rebook, refund, or reshape on your behalf. You do not sit on hold with the airline.