Chinese New Year is a holiday celebrated by many countries, but it’s not the same everywhere.
For those in China, Chinese New Year (CNY) is a holiday that lasts for two weeks. The celebrations are held from the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar, which falls between January 21st and February 20th. For those outside of China, CNY can fall at any time during this period. This means that CNY doesn’t always fall on January 1st like many other holidays do. While it’s not as widely celebrated outside of China as it is within its borders, there are still plenty of festivities to be had during this time.
While CNY is technically considered a public holiday in Hong Kong and Macau, these two regions don’t have a choice in whether or not they celebrate it. For those who live in these areas, they are required to take at least one day off work during this time to celebrate.
