Chinese new year holiday 2019 dates
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a 15-day celebration that typically falls between January 21 and February 20. The exact dates vary each year because the Chinese calendar is based on a lunisolar calendar.
Here are the dates for the Chinese New Year holiday in 2019:
- Chinese New Year's Eve: February 4, 2019 (Monday)
- Chinese New Year's Day: February 5, 2019 (Tuesday)
- Lantern Festival: February 19, 2019 (Tuesday)
The 15-day celebration period is as follows:
- February 5-10, 2019 (Tuesday-Sunday): Chinese New Year's holiday
- February 11-17, 2019 (Monday-Sunday): Return to work/school after the holiday
- February 18-19, 2019 (Monday-Tuesday): Lantern Festival and final day of the Chinese New Year celebrations
Note that the exact dates may vary depending on the country or region, as some countries may observe the holiday on different dates.