Chinese New Year (CNY) and Auspicious Day to Start Work: 2nd, 6th or 8th Day When should we reopen for business during CNY? In this SMS, a client asks: “In the first 15 days of Chinese New Year, can you choose a good date for my partner and me?” Unless one is getting married or planning a major life event, then choosing a very auspicious date may be considered. But generally, for Chinese New Year and deciding which day to first reopen for business, we should apply it in a more glo