According to an inter-governmental agreement, the Mongolia-Chinese border crossings will be closed on 27-29^th of January for the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year holiday lasts for three days.

The agreement does not affect the railway entry crossing at Zamyn Uud; the international train schedule will not be affected.

This year, Mongolia and China celebrate Lunar New Year at different times: Mongolian ‘Tsagaan sar’ will be held on 27-29^th of February. In most years, the festival coincides in the two countries.