Chinese new year holiday 2019

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a significant traditional holiday in China and other countries with Chinese populations. The holiday period typically lasts for 15 days, starting from the first day of the first month in the traditional Chinese calendar.

Here are the dates for Chinese New Year 2019:

• Chinese New Year's Eve: February 4, 2019 (Monday)
• First day of Chinese New Year: February 5, 2019 (Tuesday)
• Last day of Chinese New Year: February 19, 2019 (Wednesday)

During this period, many businesses, schools, and government offices in China and other countries with Chinese populations will be closed, and people will be taking time off to celebrate with their families and friends.

Here are some interesting facts about Chinese New Year 2019:

• The Chinese New Year in 2019 is the Year of the Pig, which is the 12th animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle.
• The pig is considered a symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and abundance in Chinese culture.
• The Chinese New Year is a time for family reunions, and many people will travel back to their hometowns to spend time with their loved ones.
• Traditional Chinese New Year activities include cleaning the house, decorating with red decorations, giving red envelopes filled with money to children and seniors, and eating traditional foods such as dumplings and niangao (sticky rice cake).
• The Chinese New Year is also a time for fireworks, lion and dragon dances, and other cultural performances.

Overall, Chinese New Year 2019 is a time for celebration, renewal, and new beginnings in Chinese culture.