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Русский How Chinese New Year Affects Your China Orders (and How to Plan)
Chinese New Year (CNY) is the biggest disruption in the China supply chain each year: factories close for roughly one to two weeks, but the slowdown around it, rushed pre-holiday production and slow post-holiday restart, stretches much longer. Plan orders weeks ahead or expect delays.
What actually happens
- Before CNY: factories are overloaded rushing orders out; quality can slip and capacity is scarce.
- During CNY: most factories and many logistics services close entirely.
- After CNY: a slow restart, workers return gradually, so full capacity takes time to resume.
How to plan around it
- Place orders early. Give factories enough lead time to finish well before the holiday, not in the final rush.
- Confirm the exact shutdown dates with each supplier, they vary, and the effective slowdown is longer than the official holiday.
- Build a buffer into your stock so a delayed shipment doesn't leave you empty.
- Inspect before the rush, pre-holiday quality is where corners get cut, so an inspection matters most here.
- Confirm restart plans for anything landing just after the holiday.
Frequently asked questions
When is Chinese New Year?
The date shifts each year on the lunar calendar (late January to mid-February). Always confirm the current year's dates and each supplier's specific closure.
How long do factories really close?
The official holiday is around a week, but the practical disruption, pre-holiday crunch plus slow restart, often spans several weeks.
Getting orders out before the holiday? A Tohify inspector can check goods before the pre-CNY rush cuts corners.
