How late during the year is it inappropriate to say “Happy New Year” to someone?

Secret Asian Man: How late during the year is it inappropriate to say “Happy New Year” to someone?

Happy New Year!

Answers and Views:

Answer by emt_me911
I think by the end of January would be appropriate. People are still saying that to me but the new year is still relatively new.

EMT

Answer by katchoo1
I would say, casually (like to the person at the grocery checkout) after the first week it gets a little weird. For co-workers, first time you see them back at work or school after the holidays. For friends, maybe as late as the end of January if that’s the first time you have seen/spoken with them.

Of course after that you can begin wishing everyone a happy Chinese New year, or a Happy New Year for Trees (the Jewish holiday Tu b’Shevat usually falls in February)!

Answer by lucyinthesky111l
The 28th of December.

Answer by Meoff, Jack
you can say it for another 3 months after new years and then you must stop

Answer by Sidepocket8ball
Stop saying it after Jan. 31st or you might look like a dorkus amongus