Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday in Asia and is celebrated for a duration of 15 days. Many businesses and offices will be closed at least part of that festive time, and the important question is: WHEN is it a good time to return to work?
This is quite significant because each day has a different kind of energy and it is believed that picking the best day to return to work or re-open your shop/business will influence the rest of the year, whether it will be successful or not.
In addition to the date, it is also worth remembering your zodiac animal sign when deciding on the date to return to work (even if you work at home) or re-open your office or business. It is best to select a day that does not conflict with the owner and/or the key executives and managers. Conflict animals on the chosen date ought to delay their return to work by a day if possible. Many people believe that re-opening your business on an unfavourable day will result in problems and obstacles popping up throughout the year.
This year, Chinese New Year falls on the 29th January 2025.
So let’s start the Year of the Wood Snake 2025 right!
These are the BEST days to START work/re-open your business after CNY:
| Date | Conflict Animal (ie not a good day for this zodiac animal) |
|
| Donnerstag, 30. Januar 2025 | 2nd Day of CNY | Snake |
| Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 4th Day of CNY | Sheep |
| Monday, 3rd February 2025 | 6th Day of CNY | Rooster |
| Tuesday, 4th February 2025 | 7th Day of CNY | Dog |
| Monday, 10th February 2025 | 13th Day of CNY | Dragon |
| Wednesday, 12th February 2025 | 15th Day of CNY | Horse |
The following are AVERAGE days to START work/re-open your business:
| Date | Conflict Animal (ie not a good day for this zodiac animal) |
|
| Wednesday, 29th January 2025 | 21st Day of CNY | Dragon |
| Friday, 31st January 2025 | 3rd Day of CNY | Horse |
| Sunday, 2nd February 2025 | 5th Day of CNY | Monkey |
| Wednesday, 5th February 2025 | 8th Day of CNY | Boar |
| Friday, 7th February 2025 | 10th Day of CNY | Ox |
| Saturday, 8th February 2025 | 11th Day of CNY | Tiger |
| Sunday, 9th February 2025 | 12th Day of CNY | Rabbit |
| Tuesday, 11th February 2025 | 14th Day of CNY | Snake |
ATTENTION!
Thursday, the 6th February 2025 is the only day not mentioned in both tables above – it would be best to AVOID ALL ACTIVITIES ON THIS DAY. Just take a rest day at home if you can.
I hope you will be able to pick a suitable date and of course I also hope sharing these dates will help you plan accordingly. All the best for a successful Year of the Snake 2025!
Source for the list of dates: Lillian Too
22 January 2025