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> Everywhere in the civilized business world Jan 1 is a day off and often Jan 2 is as well.

No.

Note the "civilised" qualifier.

still sounds offensive. are asians uncivilized?

Asian's themselves? No. Work culture in Asia though is IMO uncivilized. There's a culture of overwork and workplace abuse in many Asian countries.

Not every country celebrates new year at January 1.