17/09/2026
China's Golden Week is coming β is your supply chain ready?
October 1β7 marks China's National Day Golden Week, and for anyone in import/export, this isn't just a holiday β it's a week-long pause across ports, factories, and customs offices nationwide.
A few things worth planning for now:
π¦ Factory shutdowns: Many manufacturers close for the full week (some longer, bridging into early October), so orders placed in the days before will queue up.
π’ Port and customs delays: Reduced staffing means slower processing before and after the holiday β expect a backlog to clear through mid-October.
π Pre-holiday rush: Suppliers often push to ship before the break, which can mean tighter quality control windows if you're placing last-minute orders.
π Freight rate fluctuations: Demand spikes ahead of the holiday, then dips during it β timing your bookings can make a real difference in cost.
If you're moving goods in or out of China this month, building in buffer time now will save you a headache in three weeks.
That's exactly why we handle all-in shipping β from factory pickup to customs clearance to final delivery β so our clients don't have to juggle timelines across five different vendors during a week like this. One point of contact, no surprises.
π© Planning a shipment around Golden Week? Give us a call and let's map out your timeline before the holiday hits, or drop us a comment below.