How many days off does Tomb-Sweeping Day have?

Tomb-Sweeping Day will have only one day off in 2023.

In 2023, Tomb-Sweeping Day falls on April 5th, because April 5th is the existing weekend, so the legal holiday in Tomb-Sweeping Day is moved to April 4th, so the legal holiday and weekend in Tomb-Sweeping Day will be three days. Legal basis; Refers to the provisions of Item (3) of Article 44 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Law.

Customs in Tomb-Sweeping Day:

1, sweeping the grave.

Tomb-Sweeping Day is a traditional festival in China, and it is also the most important festival to worship ancestors and sweep graves. Grave-sweeping is commonly known as going to the grave and offering sacrifices to the dead. Most Han people and some ethnic minorities visit graves in Tomb-Sweeping Day.

2. Go for an outing.

According to the solar calendar, Tomb-Sweeping Day, also known as the outing festival, is a season of beautiful spring and lush vegetation, and it is also a good time for people to go for a spring outing.

3. swing.

In ancient times, swings were mostly made of branches and tied with ribbons. Later, it gradually developed into two ropes and a pedal swing, which was very popular with children.

4.cuju.

Actually, it was playing football, which was the most popular game in ancient Tomb-Sweeping Day. According to legend, it was invented by the Yellow Emperor. Its original purpose was to train soldiers.

5. plant trees.

It rains a lot during the Qingming period, which is suitable for the growth of saplings. Therefore, the ancients liked to plant trees in Tomb-Sweeping Day, and this tradition gradually evolved into the present Arbor Day.