The 2026 Chinese Spring Festival (Lunar New Year) falls on February 17. Official public holiday dates in 2026: February 15 to February 23 (9 days in total).
Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China. It marks the arrival of a new year and the spring season.
After a year of hard work, people reunite with family and friends to enjoy this special time. Businesses and industries across China will pause operations to celebrate the holiday.
However, the actual impact on business operations often extends well beyond these dates.
Why does the Spring Festival holiday affect your procurement?
To allow employees to travel home for family reunions, many factories, logistics companies, and transportation services in China begin shutting down early.
In 2026 Chinese Spring Festival, most operations are expected to halt around February 5 and resume only around February 26 — resulting in approximately 3 weeks of limited or no production and shipping capacity.
During this time:
- Goods cannot be manufactured or dispatched.
- Lead times for procurement will be significantly extended.
- Sales teams and support staff will be offline and unavailable for timely responses or updates.
Does the holiday schedule stay the same every year?
No. The exact dates of Chinese New Year and the public holiday period change each year because they follow the lunar calendar. If you’d like to stay informed about upcoming holiday arrangements, feel free to follow us — we regularly share updates.
How to prepare and minimize disruption?
To ensure smooth operations and avoid delays before 2026 Chinese Spring Festival:
- Place your orders before February 5, 2026, so factories and suppliers can produce and ship on time without affecting your downstream international logistics.
- Proactively confirm production progress, shipping status, and ETD with your sales contacts.
- Complete and review all import/export documentation, certificates, and approvals in advance. During the holiday, sales, documentation, and QA teams will be unavailable, which can delay responses and lead to goods being held at ports — incurring unnecessary demurrage or detention fees.
By planning ahead, you can greatly reduce the impact of this major annual shutdown on your supply chain.
If you have any questions about your current orders or need assistance preparing for 2026 Chinese Spring Festival period, please feel free to reach out.
Happy 2026 Chinese Spring Festival, Happy Chinese New Year, Happy Horse Year! 新年快乐！🐎✨ — Greenhai Nutritionals (Lianyungang) Co., LTD.
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