100+ Chinese New Year Workplace Greetings 2026 (English & Chinese)

Chinese New Year is a time of celebration, renewal, and togetherness. In Malaysia’s multicultural workplace, it is one of the most widely recognised festive seasons.

In 2026, Chinese New Year falls on 17 and 18 February and marks the Year of the Horse.

For employers, Chinese New Year is more than just a public holiday. It is a chance to appreciate employees, strengthen workplace relationships, and promote an inclusive company culture. A simple and thoughtful greeting—sent via email, WhatsApp, or internal announcements, can help boost morale and set a positive tone for the year ahead.

This guide shares 100 professional Chinese New Year workplace greetings for 2026, written in English and Chinese, along with HR email templates, WhatsApp broadcast messages, and FAQs to help employers communicate clearly and respectfully during the festive season.

Why Employers Should Send Chinese New Year Greetings

Sending Chinese New Year greetings is not just a festive formality. It plays an important role in employee engagement and employer branding.

Strengthens Workplace Relationships

Acknowledging cultural celebrations shows appreciation and respect for employees’ traditions, helping build trust and goodwill.

Boosts Company Culture

Celebrating festive moments together fosters inclusivity and a sense of belonging in a diverse workforce.

Enhances Employer & Brand Image

Employees, clients, and business partners appreciate organisations that are culturally aware, thoughtful, and people-focused.

How to Write Professional Chinese New Year Greetings

Keep the Message Positive

Chinese New Year symbolises new beginnings. Use uplifting language that reflects hope, progress, prosperity, and success.

Common positive themes:

• Success at work – 事业有成

• Good fortune – 吉祥

• New beginnings – 新开始

• Prosperous business – 生意兴隆

• Fulfilled wishes – 心想事成

• Unity and teamwork – 团结

Respect Cultural Norms

Including commonly recognised festive phrases shows sincerity and cultural awareness.

Popular phrases:

• 恭喜发财 (Gong Xi Fa Cai) – Wishing prosperity

• 万事如意 (Wan Shi Ru Yi) – May everything go your way

• 新年快乐 (Xin Nian Kuai Le) – Happy New Year

• 年年有余 (Nian Nian You Yu) – Wishing abundance every year

End with a Thoughtful Closing

Close your greeting with appreciation or a forward-looking message that reinforces goodwill and collaboration.

100 Chinese New Year Workplace Greetings (English & Chinese)

A. General Workplace Greetings

1. Happy Chinese New Year! Wishing you a prosperous year ahead.
   新年快乐！祝您新的一年顺顺利利。

2. Warm wishes for a joyful and successful Chinese New Year.
   恭祝新年快乐，事业顺利。

3. May the new year bring growth, stability, and new opportunities.
   愿新的一年带来成长、稳定与新机遇。

4. Wishing you a positive and productive start to the year.
   祝您新年开局顺利，工作进展顺畅。

5. Best wishes for health, happiness, and success.
   祝您身体健康、幸福美满、事业成功。

6. Happy Lunar New Year! May everything go smoothly.
   农历新年快乐！万事如意。

7. Wishing you a bright and fulfilling year ahead.
   祝您前程光明，收获满满。

8. May this festive season bring renewed energy and motivation.
   愿新年为您带来新的动力与活力。

9. Sending warm Chinese New Year greetings to you.
   向您致以诚挚的新年祝福。

10. Best wishes for steady progress in the year ahead.
    祝您新的一年稳步前进。

11. Wishing you continued success in all that you do.
    祝您事事顺利，持续成功。

12. Happy Chinese New Year! May your year be filled with positivity.
    新年快乐！愿新的一年充满正能量。

13. Wishing you a smooth and rewarding year ahead.
    祝您新的一年顺利又充实。

14. May the new year bring peace and progress.
    愿新的一年带来平安与进步。

15. Best wishes for a meaningful and productive year.
    祝您新的一年充满意义与成果。

16. Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you balance and success.
    农历新年快乐！祝您平衡发展，事业成功。

17. Wishing you fresh perspectives and new achievements.
    祝您新的一年思路清晰，收获新成就。

18. May this year bring stability and growth.
    愿新的一年稳定发展，不断成长。

19. Sending best wishes for a positive year ahead.
    向您送上最诚挚的新年祝福。

20. Happy Chinese New Year! May your efforts be rewarded.
    新年快乐！愿您的努力有所回报。

21. Wishing you clarity, focus, and success this year.
    祝您新的一年目标明确，工作顺利。

22. May the year ahead be productive and fulfilling.
    愿新的一年高效充实。

23. Best wishes for progress and new milestones.
    祝您新的一年不断突破。

24. Happy Chinese New Year! Wishing you a strong start.
    新年快乐！祝您新年起步稳健。

25. May the festive season bring renewed motivation.
    愿新年为您注入新的动力。

26. Wishing you success in both work and life.
    祝您工作顺利，生活美满。

27. Happy Lunar New Year! May the year unfold smoothly.
    农历新年快乐！祝您一年顺顺利利。

28. Wishing you steady growth and positive outcomes.
    祝您稳步成长，成果满满。

29. May the new year bring meaningful progress.
    愿新的一年带来实质性的进步。

30. Sending warm New Year wishes your way.
    送上诚挚的新年祝福。

31. Best wishes for clarity and direction this year.
    祝您新的一年方向明确。

32. Happy Chinese New Year! May good things come your way.
    新年快乐！愿好运常伴。

33. Wishing you confidence and success in the year ahead.
    祝您新的一年信心满满，事业成功。

34. May the new year bring focus and momentum.
    愿新的一年目标清晰，动力十足。

35. Best wishes for progress and balance.
    祝您进步与平衡并存。

36. Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you steady achievements.
    农历新年快乐！祝您成绩稳健。

37. May this year be productive and rewarding.
    愿新的一年高效又有回报。

38. Wishing you positivity and resilience.
    祝您保持积极，稳健前行。

39. Best wishes for a smooth year ahead.
    祝您新的一年顺顺利利。

40. Happy Chinese New Year! Wishing you all the best.
    新年快乐！祝您一切顺利。

B. Greetings for Employees

41. Happy Chinese New Year! Thank you for your dedication and hard work.
    新年快乐！感谢您的付出与努力。

42. We appreciate your commitment and teamwork.
    感谢您的投入与团队精神。

43. Wishing you growth and fulfilment in your career.
    祝您事业成长，工作充实。

44. Thank you for being a valued member of our team.
    感谢您成为团队中重要的一员。

45. Happy Chinese New Year! Your contributions are appreciated.
    新年快乐！感谢您的贡献。

46. Wishing you continued development and success.
    祝您持续成长，不断成功。

47. Thank you for your professionalism and effort.
    感谢您的专业精神与努力。

48. May the new year bring new learning opportunities.
    愿新的一年带来新的学习机会。

49. Wishing you confidence and steady progress.
    祝您信心满满，稳步前行。

50. Happy Lunar New Year! Thank you for your commitment.
    农历新年快乐！感谢您的付出。

51. We value your dedication to the team.
    我们珍惜您对团队的付出。

52. Wishing you motivation and clarity at work.
    祝您工作动力充足，方向清晰。

53. Thank you for your consistent efforts.
    感谢您一贯的努力。

54. May the year ahead be rewarding professionally.
    愿新的一年在事业上有所收获。

55. Happy Chinese New Year! We appreciate your support.
    新年快乐！感谢您的支持。

56. Wishing you balance and success at work.
    祝您工作顺利，保持平衡。

57. Thank you for contributing to our shared goals.
    感谢您为共同目标付出努力。

58. Wishing you growth and positive outcomes.
    祝您成长进步，成果丰硕。

59. Happy Lunar New Year! We look forward to growing together.
    农历新年快乐！期待与您共同成长。

60. Thank you for your teamwork and dedication.
    感谢您的团队合作与投入。

61. Wishing you confidence in your journey ahead.
    祝您前行路上信心满满。

62. We appreciate your reliability and commitment.
    感谢您的可靠与责任感。

63. Happy Chinese New Year! May your efforts be recognised.
    新年快乐！愿您的努力被肯定。

64. Wishing you steady progress and clarity.
    祝您稳步进展，目标清晰。

65. Thank you for being part of our success.
    感谢您成为成功的一部分。

66. Wishing you continued improvement and learning.
    祝您持续进步，不断学习。

67. Happy Lunar New Year! We value your contribution.
    农历新年快乐！感谢您的付出。

68. May the year ahead bring professional satisfaction.
    愿新的一年工作更有成就感。

69. Thank you for your consistency and effort.
    感谢您一如既往的努力。

70. Wishing you success and fulfilment at work.
    祝您事业成功，工作充实。

C. Greetings for Clients & Business Partners

71. Warm Chinese New Year wishes to you and your team.
    向您与团队致以诚挚的新年祝福。

72. Wishing you continued success and growth.
    祝您事业持续成功与发展。

73. Thank you for your continued partnership.
    感谢您一直以来的合作。

74. Happy Chinese New Year! We value our collaboration.
    新年快乐！感谢宝贵的合作关系。

75. Wishing you a prosperous year ahead.
    祝您新的一年事业兴旺。

76. Thank you for your trust and support.
    感谢您的信任与支持。

77. May the new year bring stronger collaboration.
    愿新的一年合作更加紧密。

78. Wishing your organisation steady progress.
    祝贵公司稳步发展。

79. Happy Lunar New Year! Best wishes for success.
    农历新年快乐！祝事业成功。

80. We look forward to continued partnership.
    期待未来持续合作。

81. Wishing your team growth and achievements.
    祝贵团队成长进步。

82. Thank you for working with us.
    感谢与我们携手合作。

83. May the year ahead bring shared success.
    愿新的一年共创成功。

84. Happy Chinese New Year! Best wishes to your business.
    新年快乐！祝贵业务发展顺利。

85. Wishing you stability and long-term success.
    祝您事业稳定，长期成功。

86. Thank you for a productive partnership.
    感谢富有成效的合作。

87. Wishing continued progress and trust.
    祝合作顺利，互信长久。

88. Happy Lunar New Year! We appreciate the collaboration.
    农历新年快乐！感谢合作关系。

89. Wishing your organisation a successful year.
    祝贵机构新的一年成功发展。

90. Thank you for your continued confidence in us.
    感谢您对我们的信任。

91. May the new year bring mutual growth.
    愿新的一年共同成长。

92. Wishing your business smooth operations.
    祝贵业务运作顺畅。

93. Happy Chinese New Year! Looking forward to future opportunities.
    新年快乐！期待未来合作机会。

94. Thank you for your professional partnership.
    感谢专业且稳固的合作。

95. Wishing success across all projects.
    祝所有项目顺利成功。

96. May the year ahead strengthen our collaboration.
    愿新的一年合作更加稳固。

97. Happy Lunar New Year! Best wishes to your team.
    农历新年快乐！祝团队顺利。

98. Thank you for your continued cooperation.
    感谢持续的合作与支持。

99. Wishing you steady growth and success.
    祝您稳健成长，事业成功。

100. Happy Chinese New Year! Best wishes for the year ahead.
     新年快乐！祝新的一年一切顺利。

HR Email Templates: Chinese New Year Greetings

Email Template 1: General Appreciation

Email Template 2: Motivation & New Beginnings

Email Template 3: Appreciation & Teamwork

Email Template 4: Inclusive Festive Message

Email Template 5: Forward-Looking Message

WhatsApp Broadcast Messages

WhatsApp Message 1

Happy Chinese New Year!
Wishing you good health, positivity, and success in the year ahead.
新年快乐！祝您身体健康，工作顺利。

WhatsApp Message 2

Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
恭喜发财！感谢大家的努力付出。

WhatsApp Message 3

Happy Lunar New Year!
May the year ahead bring growth and new opportunities.
农历新年快乐！愿新的一年充满机遇。

WhatsApp Message 4

Warm Chinese New Year wishes from the team.
Wishing you a smooth and rewarding year ahead.
祝您新的一年顺顺利利。

WhatsApp Message 5

Chinese New Year greetings!
Thank you for being part of our journey.
新年快乐！感谢一路同行。

FAQs

Why should companies send Chinese New Year greetings to everyone at work?

Inclusive festive greetings help acknowledge cultural diversity and strengthen relationships across the organisation.

What does the Year of the Horse mean for Chinese New Year 2026?

Chinese New Year 2026 marks the Year of the Horse, which is commonly associated with energy, progress, and momentum. For workplaces, it symbolises a positive start to the year, forward movement, and renewed motivation for teams.

Is it appropriate to include Chinese in workplace greetings?

Yes. Simple Chinese phrases such as “新年快乐” or “恭喜发财” are widely accepted in Malaysian workplaces and show cultural awareness and respect.

When is the best time to send Chinese New Year greetings?

Most employers send greetings:

• One to two days before Chinese New Year

• On the last working day before the festive break

• Or on Day 1 of Chinese New Year

Should Chinese New Year greetings be formal or casual?

This depends on company culture.

• Emails are usually more formal and structured

• WhatsApp messages can be warmer but should remain professional

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