Chinese New Year shutdown: How to plan supply chain

Media ASKT
Oct 14
2 min read

Updated: Oct 16

As we approach the 2026 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) — the most important traditional holiday in China — ASKT would like to remind our global partners and customers to arrange orders and shipments in advance.

The Spring Festival is a time for family reunion across China, and most factories temporarily suspend production during this period. To ensure that your business operations and sales plans remain uninterrupted, ASKT has officially released the 2026 Spring Festival Holiday Schedule in advance to help you plan your procurement timeline early.

ASKT 2026 Spring Festival Holiday Schedule

Activity	Date	Remarks
Office Holiday Start	February 14, 2026 (Saturday)	Office operations pause for the holiday
Office Reopens	February 23, 2026 (Monday)	Normal operations resume
Production Stop	February 7 – February 24, 2026	All factory production suspended
Last Container Loading Before CNY	February 12, 2026	Final shipment before holiday
Latest Order Date for Pre-CNY Delivery	End of November 2025	Orders placed after this will be scheduled post-holiday
First Shipment After CNY	End of March 2026	Orders must be placed by the 1st week of January 2026

Why Early Planning Matters

The weeks before the Spring Festival are traditionally the busiest period for factories and logistics in China. As production and shipping schedules tighten, container space becomes limited, and freight rates typically rise.

To avoid production or delivery delays, ASKT strongly recommends:

✅ Placing all pre-holiday orders by the end of November 2025(to ensure delivery before factory closure).
✅ Submitting post-holiday orders by early January 2026(to secure production priority for March 2026 shipments).
✅ Communicating with your ASKT sales consultant earlyfor tailored scheduling and shipping coordination.

By doing so, you can ensure that your products arrive on time — supporting your retail and wholesale planning for the first half of 2026.

About ASKT – Quality, Innovation, and Responsibility

ASKT Furniture is a trusted Chinese manufacturer specializing in dining room furniture, including dining chairs and dining tables. With over 15 years of experience in the European market, ASKT combines modern design, solid craftsmanship, and sustainable production to deliver high-quality contemporary furniture at competitive prices.

ASKT operates four R&D centers (Bazhou, Anji, Huizhou, Zhangzhou) and adheres to strict product process standards backed by ISO9001 certification. Every chair undergoes 12 professional tests, including durability and safety assessments, conducted by a team of 11 qualified inspectors.

Our Commitment to Global Partners

ASKT always puts customers first — from product development and manufacturing to logistics coordination. By releasing the Spring Festival holiday plan early, our goal is to help you:

Avoid unnecessary shipping delays
Secure your preferred production slot
Maintain consistent inventory and sales performance

We encourage all customers to discuss order scheduling with their dedicated ASKT consultant to ensure timely production and shipment around the 2026 Spring Festival.

Together Toward a Successful Year

As 2026 approaches, ASKT remains committed to delivering excellence, sustainability, and reliability to every global partner.Let’s plan ahead, collaborate efficiently, and make 2026 another year of shared success.

— The ASKT Team

📅 Published in advance for customer planning – October 2025