Chinese new year 2020 holidays
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a significant traditional holiday in China and is celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. The dates of Chinese New Year vary each year, but it typically falls between January 21 and February 20.
Here are the dates for Chinese New Year 2020:
- Chinese New Year's Eve: January 24, 2020
- Chinese New Year's Day: January 25, 2020
- Lantern Festival: February 8, 2020
In China, the Chinese New Year is a week-long national holiday, and many businesses, schools, and government offices are closed during this period. Here is a breakdown of the holiday schedule:
- January 24-26, 2020: Chinese New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the second day of the Chinese New Year
- January 27-31, 2020: Chinese New Year holiday period
- February 1-2, 2020: Return to work/school after the holiday
- February 8, 2020: Lantern Festival
Note that the exact dates may vary depending on the country or region. In some countries, such as Taiwan and Hong Kong, the Chinese New Year is celebrated on the same dates as in mainland China. In other countries, such as Singapore and Malaysia, the Chinese New Year may be celebrated on different dates.
During the Chinese New Year holiday, many Chinese people return to their hometowns to spend time with family and friends, and to participate in traditional activities such as:
- Cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck
- Wearing new clothes and giving red envelopes filled with money to children and elders
- Eating traditional foods such as dumplings, fish, and niangao (sticky rice cake)
- Watching traditional lion and dragon dances
- Setting off firecrackers to scare away evil spirits
- Visiting temples and shrines to pray for good luck and prosperity
Overall, the Chinese New Year is a time for celebration, renewal, and reunion with family and friends.