Descripción meta: China factory holidays 2026–2027: CNY 2027 (Feb 6) shuts production for 6–8 weeks. Full calendar plus order-by deadlines for sea, air and express.
fecha de modificación: 2026-09-27
Respuesta rápida: Chinese factories close for six public holidays a year, and two of them can make or break your supply chain: Chinese New Year (February 6, 2027 — a 6–8 week real-world disruption) and Golden Week (October 1–7 every year). The rule that saves you: work backwards. For sea freight arriving before CNY 2027, place orders by November–December 2026; air freight buys you until late December; express until mid-January at premium rates. Miss the window and your goods sit until March.
The Full Factory Holiday Calendar
| Holiday | 2026 Dates | 2027 Dates | Real Disruption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Feb 15–23 | Feb 5–12 (CNY day: Feb 6) | 6–8 weeks total (slowdown → shutdown → ramp-up) |
| Qingming Festival | Apr 4–6 | Apr 4–6 | 3-5 días |
| Labour Day | May 1–5 | May 1–5 | 5 a 7 días |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Jun 22–24 | Jun 10–12 | 3–4 days |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Sep 29–Oct 1 | Sep 19–21 | 3–4 days |
| Golden Week (National Day) | Oct 1–7 | Oct 1–7 | 1–2 weeks |
Dates follow China’s State Council schedule, announced late each year — treat them as planning anchors and confirm with your supplier (or with us) each season.
Why CNY Is Not a One-Week Holiday
The official holiday is 7–8 days. The operational reality is 6–8 weeks:
- Pre-holiday slowdown (from mid-January): factories stop taking new orders, freight rates spike (GRI surcharges), and shipping space tightens
- Shutdown (~Feb 5–12, 2027): zero production; ports and trucking run skeleton crews
- Ramp-up (mid-February–early March): 10–30% of migrant workers do not return — factories restart understaffed, lead times stretch, and early batches carry higher defect risk
One more twist: CNY 2027 falls 11 days earlier than CNY 2026, so last year’s planning dates will leave you late this year.
Your Order-By Deadlines for CNY 2027
Work backwards from February 6:
| Shipping Mode | Production Done By | Order Placed By (typical 30-day production) |
|---|---|---|
| Transporte marítimo | Early January 2027 | November–early December 2026 |
| Transporte aéreo de mercancías | Mid-January 2027 | Late December 2026 |
| Exprés | Late January 2027 | Mid-January 2027 (rates at peak) |
| After that | — | Your delivery window moves to March 2027 |
And do not forget Golden Week on the way: October 1–7, 2026 removes a full production week right in the middle of your Q4/CNY runway.
Month-by-Month Action Plan
- September 2026: Lock supplier capacity for Q4; confirm CNY shutdown dates in writing
- October: Golden Week shutdown — orders placed by late September ship first
- November: Place all CNY-critical sea-freight orders
- December: Final sea-freight cutoff; book capacity early before January rate spikes
- January 2027: Complete all pre-shipment inspections before mid-month
- February: Shutdown — use the quiet weeks for product research and supplier scouting
- March: Factories ramp up; inspect first post-CNY batches early — this is where quality dips
How we help: our Yiwu warehouse receives and stores goods for 30 days free, so you can front-load production in December, consolidate in January, and ship the moment capacity allows — instead of paying rush rates for last-minute factory-direct dispatch.
Sugerencias para los enlaces internos:
- Link “Q4” → Article 19: Black Friday 2026 Order Deadlines
- Link “30 days free” storage → Article 5: Explicación del agrupamiento de paquetes
- Link “pre-shipment inspections” → Article 11: Bulk Sourcing from China
- Link “rates spike” → Article 4 (USA) / Article 9 (Europe) for lane pricing
Llamada a la acción: Planning a Q1 2027 restock? [Register for free] and send us your SKU list now — we will confirm supplier shutdown dates and lock your production slot before the November rush.