2020 chinese new years holiday

The 2020 Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, fell on January 25, 2020. The holiday period typically lasts for 15 days, ending on February 8, 2020.

Here are the dates for the 2020 Chinese New Year holiday:

• January 25, 2020: Chinese New Year's Eve (除夕)
• January 26, 2020: Chinese New Year's Day (元旦)
• January 27-31, 2020: Chinese New Year holidays (春节假期)
• February 1-8, 2020: Chinese New Year holidays (春节假期)

During this period, many businesses, schools, and government offices in China were closed, and people typically return to their hometowns to spend time with family and friends. The holiday is a time for celebration, feasting, and gift-giving.

Here are some interesting facts about the 2020 Chinese New Year:

• The 2020 Chinese New Year marked the beginning of the Year of the Metal Rat.
• The traditional Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, also known as reunion dinner, is a significant tradition in Chinese culture. It is typically a time for families to come together and share a meal.
• The Chinese New Year is also a time for giving and receiving red envelopes (红包) filled with money, which is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
• The holiday period is also a time for traditional activities such as lion and dragon dances, fireworks, and temple fairs.

Overall, the 2020 Chinese New Year was a time for celebration, family, and friends, and marked the beginning of a new year in the Chinese calendar.