Chinese new year holiday 2020

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 2020:

• Chinese New Year's Eve: January 24, 2020 (Friday)
• First day of Chinese New Year: January 25, 2020 (Saturday)
• Last day of Chinese New Year: February 8, 2020 (Friday)

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 2020:

• The Chinese New Year in 2020 is the Year of the Rat, which is the first animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
• The Rat is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity 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 decorating homes with red decorations, giving and receiving red envelopes filled with money, and eating traditional foods such as dumplings and niangao (sticky rice cake).
• The Chinese New Year is also a time for cleaning and decorating homes to sweep away bad luck and bring in good fortune.

Overall, Chinese New Year 2020 is a time for celebration, renewal, and new beginnings in Chinese culture.