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Chinese New Year 2027 falls on 6 February, and for European home and storage retailers it is the single most disruptive date in the sourcing calendar. Factory shutdowns, port congestion and the post-holiday restart can add four to eight weeks to normal lead times if orders are not placed early enough.
The good news: CNY disruption is almost entirely avoidable with forward planning. This guide sets out a practical week-by-week timeline for buyers of bamboo and fabric storage ranges — what to confirm, when to order, and how to protect your Q1 and Q2 deliveries.
Most home goods factories in Asia shut down for roughly two weeks around the holiday, but the real impact is wider:
For a European retailer, that means an order placed in mid-January may not ship until late February or March — exactly when spring ranges should be on the floor.
Work backwards from 6 February 2027:
| Period | What European buyers should be doing |
|---|---|
| Now – mid-November 2026 | Review sell-through on current ranges; shortlist what to repeat, extend or replace for spring |
| Late Nov – early Dec 2026 | Finalise spring range selection; request quotations; order golden samples |
| 8–10 weeks before shutdown | Place orders that must ship before CNY. Confirm golden samples and packaging at this point |
| 6–8 weeks before shutdown | Last realistic window for pre-CNY production slots. Confirm artwork, labels and compliance documents |
| 4–6 weeks before shutdown | Book Q1/Q2 capacity for orders that will ship after the restart. Get written production slot reservations |
| During shutdown | Use the quiet period to plan promotions, prepare POS materials, and review supplier performance |
| After restart (mid/late Feb 2027) | Expect 2–4 weeks of catch-up. Schedule inspections early rather than late in the production window |
1. Consolidate into mixed-item orders.
Instead of placing five separate small orders in January, consolidate your spring replenishment into one mixed-item order placed in December. One production slot, one inspection, one shipment — and one less queue in the post-CNY backlog.
2. Lock golden samples before the December rush.
Every style approved after mid-December competes with everyone else's pre-holiday samples. Approving your golden samples in November means production can start the moment your slot is confirmed.
3. Book post-CNY capacity now, not in February.
Factories fill their restart schedule during the shutdown itself. A written slot reservation — even for a March shipment — is worth more than a verbal promise in February.
At Kingway, we plan CNY with our European customers rather than around them. In practice that means:
When is Chinese New Year 2027?
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, 6 February. Most home goods factories close for about two weeks around the date, with reduced capacity for two to three weeks before and after.
How many weeks before CNY should I place my order?
As a rule of thumb: 8–10 weeks before the shutdown for orders that must ship pre-CNY, and 6–8 weeks for a confirmed production slot after the restart. For complex or mixed-item orders, add one to two weeks for sampling.
Can I still get delivery before Chinese New Year if I order in January?
In most cases, no. By January, factories are running at full capacity on existing orders. Anything new typically ships after the restart, which means late February at the earliest.
What is the best way to avoid CNY delays?
Place consolidated orders early, approve golden samples before mid-December, and secure written production slot reservations for post-CNY shipments. Working with a supplier who plans the calendar with you — and communicates weekly through the holiday — removes most of the risk.
