{"id":334,"date":"2026-10-22T04:11:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T04:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jieyilogistics.com\/?p=334"},"modified":"2026-11-02T03:11:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:11:40","slug":"chinese-new-year-2027-shipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jieyilogistics.com\/de\/chinese-new-year-2027-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese New Year 2027 Shipping: Deadlines & Factory Closures"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chinese New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6. Most factories in China slow down from mid-January, close for two to four weeks and are not back to full production until early March. If you want stock before spring, your orders, bookings and pickups need to be planned now. Below are the key dates, a shipping deadline table and practical steps to avoid Chinese New Year shipping delays.<\/p>\n

Key points<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Chinese New Year 2027 is on February 6. The Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the season, is on February 20.
\n\u2022 Factories often stop production in mid-to-late January and reach full output again only in early March.
\n\u2022 For goods to leave China before the holiday, aim to have them ready by about January 10\u201315, 2027.
\n\u2022 Freight rates and space get tight from December. Book early and expect higher prices in January.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Chinese New Year 2027 dates<\/h2>\n
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Event<\/th>\nDate<\/th>\nWhat it means for shipping<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chinese New Year’s Day<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday, February 6, 2027<\/td>\nFactories, trucks and most offices are closed around this date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official public holiday<\/strong><\/td>\nAbout 8\u20139 days around February 6<\/td>\nExact dates are usually announced by the government in November or December<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lantern Festival<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday, February 20, 2027<\/td>\nTraditional end of the holiday season; many factories restart around this time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Back to full production<\/strong><\/td>\nEarly March 2027<\/td>\nMany workers return late or change jobs, so output stays low for weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

The year 2027 is the Year of the Goat. Chinese New Year moves every year because it follows the lunar calendar, so check the date each year when you plan orders.<\/p>\n

When do factories close for Chinese New Year?<\/h2>\n

The official holiday is about a week, but the real slowdown is much longer. Many factory workers travel home to other provinces and leave one to three weeks before the holiday. Factories finish orders, run down production and then close. After the holiday, workers return slowly, and some do not come back at all, so factories need time to hire and train new staff.<\/p>\n

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Late Nov \u2013 Dec 2026<\/strong>Last orders accepted for delivery before the holiday; factories at full capacity<\/span><\/div>\n
Early \u2013 mid Jan 2027<\/strong>Pre-holiday rush; freight space tight and rates high<\/span><\/div>\n
Late Jan \u2013 mid Feb 2027<\/strong>Most factories closed; few trucks and limited pickups<\/span><\/div>\n
Mid \u2013 late Feb 2027<\/strong>Factories reopen; staff shortages and slow restart<\/span><\/div>\n
March 2027<\/strong>Back to normal production and shipping<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Chinese New Year 2027 shipping deadlines<\/h2>\n

These are practical target dates for goods made in South China. Your supplier’s lead time and your route may move them earlier.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Step<\/th>\nTarget date<\/th>\nWhy<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Place final orders<\/strong><\/td>\nBy the end of November 2026<\/td>\nMost production takes 30\u201345 days, and factories fill up before the holiday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Confirm production and inspection dates<\/strong><\/td>\nEarly December 2026<\/td>\nLeaves time to fix quality problems before the factory closes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Book sea freight<\/strong><\/td>\nBy mid-December 2026<\/td>\nSpace on January sailings sells out and rates rise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goods ready for pickup<\/strong><\/td>\nAbout January 10\u201315, 2027<\/td>\nTrucks and export customs slow down as staff leave for the holiday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last sea sailings with reliable space<\/strong><\/td>\nAbout January 20\u201328, 2027<\/td>\nCarriers cancel some sailings around the holiday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Book air freight<\/strong><\/td>\nBefore early January 2027<\/td>\nAir space is tight and expensive in the weeks before the holiday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Goods that sail in late January usually reach the US West Coast in late February and the UK or Europe in March. See shipping time from China to the USA<\/a>, to the UK<\/a> and to Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why shipping delays happen around Chinese New Year<\/h2>\n