Celebrate the Year of the Horse with these free printable Chinese New Year coloring pages for 2026 that are great for kids of all ages!
If you're looking for a cheap and easy way to introduce kids to Lunar New Year traditions, these Lunar New Year coloring pages are a fun place to start. As your kids color, you can talk about classic symbols they'll spot-lanterns, fireworks, lucky decorations, and festive details that show up during New Year celebrations. It's a simple, hands-on way to learn while they create something cute and fun.
In 2026, Chinese New Year begins on February 17 and welcomes the Year of the Horse (often called the Fire Horse), which is associated with confidence, big changes, and chasing fresh opportunities.
These free printable coloring pages are designed to work for a range of ages, whether you need quick pages for preschoolers or toddlers or more detailed designs for older kids who love to take their time. Use them for the classroom, a party activity ,or a festive crafting session at home,
Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils, print your favorites, and let the Year of the Horse celebration begin.
Want even more February fun? Grab my free printable Chinese New Year word search, too-it's a quick, screen-free activity kids can do at home or in the classroom!
Chinese New Year Coloring Pages for Kids
Color the big "2026" and the two hanging lanterns in shades of red and gold! This is a good one for younger kids.
Make this "Happy Chinese New Year" one sparkle by coloring the lantern and filling the sky with bright fireworks bursts!
Bring the Year of the Horse to life by coloring the horse and the words below. There’s plenty of free space to add your own patterns and decorations in the background like little stars or fireworks.
Decorate the fancy scroll and horse, then add your favorite colors to the fireworks!
Color the adorable little horse and the hanging lanterns for a festive "Year of the Horse" scene.
Have fun coloring the beautiful horse portrait inside this patterned circle like a Lunar New Year medal!
Add color to the smiling horse and all the stars and flowers for a this festive Year of the Horse page.
Color a peaceful horse scene with mountains, clouds, and a pagoda in the background for a Lunar New Year coloring adventure.
Fill in the detailed patterns on these two matching horses for a super cool, extra-detailed Chinese New Year coloring page design.
Color the cute horse and the dangling firecrackers to make this festive Lunar New Year coloring page pop! This is a great choice for younger kids.
Color this swirling horse medallion like a lucky Lunar New Year coin-pick bold shades for the mane and make the patterned border pop with a vibrant red or gold!
This graceful horse, dangling lanterns, and floating flower petals are waiting for you to bring it to life with colors of the season!
Make this bold "2026" page stand out by coloring the lantern and the powerful horse in festive New Year colors. This one is a great choice for younger kids.
Bring this simple "Year of the Horse" design to life by coloring the horse portrait and the patterned ring with bold colors!
Have fun turning this majestic horse landscape into a masterpiece with colorful skies, mountains, and the detailed pagoda in the background.
Color this kawaii horse in its festive outfit-then add bright pops of color to the flowers and sparkles all around it!
Make this decorative design extra festive by coloring the two patterned horses with vibrant shades of red, gold, and emerald green.
Color a calm Horse scene with swirling clouds, blooming cherry blossoms, and a cute horse ready to gallop into the new year.
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