Chinese New Year 2027: what to email your suppliers, and when
Updated October 28, 2026
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6. Most factories in China stop production for at least two weeks around the holiday, start slowing down a week or two before it, and need a few weeks after it to get back to full speed. A short email now keeps your orders on schedule.
Before you write
- Write in November or early December, while there is still time to plan production before the break.
- Ask for the factory's own dates in writing: the last day it can ship before the holiday and the day production is fully back. Many factories close for longer than the official public holiday.
- Confirm what can still ship before the break, and what the supplier needs from you to start: deposit, final quantities, artwork or sample approval.
- Plan for a slow restart. Some workers don't come back after the holiday, so check the first orders after the break more carefully.
- A short greeting in Chinese is a nice touch: 新年快乐 (xīnnián kuàilè) means "Happy New Year".
Ready emails
Replace the parts in [brackets] before you send.
Ask for the holiday dates
Hi [Name], I hope you are well. As Chinese New Year is on February 6, could you let me know your holiday dates: the last day you can ship before the holiday, and the day your production will be fully back? This will help us plan our next orders. Thank you!
Confirm an order before the break
Hi [Name], to avoid delays over Chinese New Year, we would like to confirm order [PO number] now. Can you confirm that it will ship by [date], before your holiday? If you need anything from us to start production, such as the deposit, final quantities or artwork, please let me know by when. Thank you!
New Year wishes
Dear [Name], wishing you and your team a happy Chinese New Year! 新年快乐! Thank you for your support and good work this year. We look forward to working together again in the new year. Enjoy the holiday with your family.
Avoid these
- Waiting until January to ask about dates and orders.
- Assuming the factory closes only for the official public holiday. Ask for its own dates.
- Sending new orders or changes during the holiday and expecting a quick answer.
- Planning a big launch right after the holiday. The first weeks back are often slower.
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