When should I start work or open for business on Chinese New Year 2020? Go for:- 26th January = 2nd Lunar Day 28th January = 4th Lunar Day ++ 30th January = 6th Lunar Day 1st Februrary = 8th Lunar Day ++ Note: Some Chinese especially the Cantonese dialect group may simply skip any number with a 4 in it. If a company can afford to close longer. Many would opt for 6th Lunar or 8th Lunar Day! Most businesses usually with at least 10 or more staff usually go for dat