As we approach the end of 2025, many global brands begin planning their production schedules to ensure orders are completed and shipped before the Chinese New Year holiday. To support better planning and avoid seasonal delays, we’ve prepared this China 2026 Chinese New Year Production Calendar, covering key dates from Chinese New Year through the Qingming Festival.
This guide is created specifically for brands producing custom sportswear, team uniforms, and private label athletic apparel in China, helping you clearly understand cut-off dates, factory closures, and realistic production timelines.
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is the most important holiday in China and has a significant effect on manufacturing across the country. During this period:
Factories close for an extended holiday
Workers return home and come back gradually after the break
Production capacity is limited both before and after the holiday
Sampling, approvals, and confirmations may take longer than usual
For brands working with a China sportswear factory, early planning is essential—especially if you want your orders shipped before the holiday.
Christmas and New Year holidays may affect response times
Sampling, layout approvals, and confirmations may move more slowly
Recommended period to finalize all custom order details
Final production window for regular custom orders: around February 3, 2026
Orders intended to ship before Chinese New Year should be fully approved well in advance
Chinese New Year' s Eve: February 16, 2026
Spring Festival: February 17, 2026
Factory and office closures continue through late February
Workers return gradually in early March
Production resumes step by step, not immediately at full capacity
Qingming Festival: April 5, 2026
Short factory closure may impact production schedules
Planning to Ship Before Chinese New Year 2026?
Many brands aim to complete production and ship orders before the Chinese New Year holiday to avoid delays.
To meet this timeline, we strongly recommend:
Finalizing designs and order details before early January 2026
Allowing extra time for sampling, revisions, and approvals
Securing production slots early, as factory capacity is limited before CNY
Orders confirmed later may need to be scheduled after the holiday, once production gradually resumes.
Early planning is the key to shipping before Chinese New Year.
Many of our customers prefer to complete production before Chinese New Year in order to:
Avoid factory shutdown delays
Ship goods ahead of the holiday season
Maintain stable inventory and launch schedules
To achieve this, we recommend starting discussions early and confirming materials, colors, and artwork as soon as possible. The earlier your order is finalized, the more flexibility we have to secure production capacity.
Before Early January 2026 – Final approval for custom sportswear orders
By February 3, 2026 – Last production window before Chinese New Year
February 16–28, 2026 – Chinese New Year factory closure
March 2026 – Gradual production recovery
At Bizarre Sportswear, we understand how seasonal holidays affect global supply chains. As an experienced custom sportswear manufacturer in China, we work closely with our clients to:
Provide transparent production timelines
Offer realistic lead-time recommendations
Help brands plan orders strategically around Chinese New Year
If you’re planning production for early 2026 or want guidance on scheduling your next order, our team is always happy to help.
Chinese New Year doesn’t have to disrupt your supply chain. With proper planning and clear timelines, production can remain smooth and predictable.
We hope this China 2026 Chinese New Year Production Calendar helps you plan your custom sportswear orders with confidence. Feel free to contact us to discuss your production needs and secure your timeline well ahead of the holiday season.
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