Is it not allowed to have surgery on the second day of the second month of 2021 when the dragon raises its head? Will there be a holiday when the Dragon Raises its Head?

Is it not allowed to have surgery on the second day of the second month of 2021 when the dragon raises its head? Will there be a holiday when the Dragon Raises its Head?
The Dragon Raising its Head is an ancient traditional folk custom. People also call it the Spring Dragon Festival or the Spring Farming Festival. As long as it is a festival, there are things you can do and things you cannot do. So, is it not allowed to use knifes on the Dragon Raising its Head on February 2, 2021? Will there be a holiday when the Dragon Raises its Head?

Is it not allowed to have surgery on the second day of the second month of 2021 when the dragon raises its head?

Yes, there is a saying that on the second day of the second month, no knives or needles should be used.
From the old perspective: On the second day of the second lunar month, you have to be extra careful, especially female friends cannot use knives, scissors, or needles and thread, otherwise you will hurt the "dragon's eyes" or poke the "dragon's eyes". This is where the saying comes from.
What are the taboos on February 2?
1. After a woman gets married, it is taboo for her to spend the second day of the second lunar month at her parents’ home.
2. Women are not allowed to give birth in their parents’ home.
3. When a woman gets married, avoid choosing pregnant women, “turning back” women, and widows as the bridegroom or the bridesmaid.
4. When pouring tea or wine for guests, the spout of the kettle should not be facing the guests.
5. It is taboo to say "closed" in shops. Closing the shop at night is called "close the door".
6. Fishermen or boat owners avoid saying "turn over" and say "slide over" instead.
7. Avoid saying "jealous", which is called "using taboos".
8. When you go to a teahouse to get water, avoid saying "boiled water". Call it "white water".
9. When returning a borrowed bucket to the owner, you are not allowed to carry the empty bucket inside. You should carry the empty bucket in one hand and a shoulder pole in the other, or carry a load of water on your shoulders.

Will there be a holiday when the Dragon Raises its Head?

Although the Dragon Raising its Head Day is one of our traditional festivals, it is not included in the national statutory holidays, so there is no holiday.
About statutory holidays
Category 1 <br /> According to Article 2 of the National Holidays and Memorial Days Regulations, New Year’s Day is a one-day holiday (January 1st each year), Spring Festival is a three-day holiday (from the first to the third day of the first lunar month), Qingming Festival is a one-day holiday (on the day of Qingming Festival in the lunar calendar), Labor Day is a one-day holiday, Dragon Boat Festival is a one-day holiday, Mid-Autumn Festival is a one-day holiday, and National Day is a three-day holiday (October 1st to 3rd). The Mid-Autumn Festival is known as one of China's four major traditional festivals, along with the Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day and Dragon Boat Festival.
The second category <br /> In addition to holidays for all citizens, there is also a second category of holidays and anniversaries for some citizens, including: Women's Day (women have a half-day holiday on March 8), Youth Day (youth aged 14 to 28 have a half-day holiday on May 4), Children's Day (children under 14 have a day off on June 1), and the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (active military personnel have a half-day holiday on August 1).
The third category <br /> is festivals that are customary to ethnic minorities. The specific dates of holidays are determined by the local people's governments of the areas where ethnic minorities live in concentrated communities in accordance with the customs of each ethnic group. Employers should also arrange for employees to take leave on holidays other than those on which all citizens have holidays.

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