China new year holiday duration
In China, the Chinese New Year (also known as the Spring Festival) is a significant national holiday that typically lasts for around 15 days. The exact duration of the holiday may vary from year to year, but it usually starts on the first day of the first month of the traditional Chinese calendar and ends on the 15th day.
Here is a general outline of the Chinese New Year holiday duration:
- Day 1-3: New Year's Eve (January 31st or February 1st) to the third day of the new year (February 2nd or 3rd)
- Day 4-6: The fourth to sixth day of the new year (February 4th-6th)
- Day 7-10: The seventh to tenth day of the new year (February 7th-10th)
- Day 11-15: The eleventh to fifteenth day of the new year (February 11th-15th)
During this period, most businesses, schools, and government offices are closed, and many people return to their hometowns to spend time with family and friends. The holiday is a time for celebration, feasting, and gift-giving.
In recent years, the Chinese government has also designated the following days as national holidays:
- January 24th: The eve of the Chinese New Year (also known as the "Chunyun" or "Spring Festival Eve")
- January 25th: The first day of the Chinese New Year (also known as the "Chunjie" or "Spring Festival")
- February 15th: The 15th day of the Chinese New Year (also known as the "Yuanxiao Jie" or "Lantern Festival")
These additional holidays are intended to give people more time to celebrate the Chinese New Year and to reduce traffic congestion during the peak travel period.