Auspicious Date for Reopening of Business 开工吉日
The Chinese pick an auspicious date and time after the Chinese New Year celebration to commence business or work. This is known as "Kai Gong Da Ji" - 开工大吉 as it is believed beginning on an auspicious day and time will bring prosperity and smooth progress and good fortune for the year ahead.
On the 1st day of work, bring along with you some candies, fruits and/or food that are sweet (avoid spicy or sour), cakes or cookies to share with colleagues to symbolize harmony and joyous relationship for the year.
Many bosses would distribute red packet (containing some money), also known as ang bao, to staffs on the first day of commencement of business as a gratitude and encourage better performance in the New Year.
Lighting up the office especially the signage area, laughter and gathering of staffs in the office will boost the "yang" energy which will lead to better work performance, good relationship and more business.
The auspicious dates and time range for commencement of business for the Year of Rabbit in 2023 are as follows:
| Date | Time Range to Open Door | Zodiac to Avoid |
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27 January 正月初六 |
1am to 4:59am or 7am to 8:59am or 5pm to 6:59pm |
Rabbit |
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29 January 正月初八 |
11am to 12:59pm or 5pm to 10:59pm |
Snake |
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1 February 正月十一日 |
1am to 12:59pm or 5pm to 6:59pm |
Monkey |
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2 February 正月十二日 |
3am to 6:59am or 9am to 12:59pm |
Rooster |
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5 February 正月十五日 |
7am to 10:59am or 1pm to 2:59pm |
Rat |