How should I plan carbon fiber and fiberglass orders around Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year falls on 6 February in 2027. Most factories in China close for the holiday, and output takes a while to return to normal after it. Plan around the whole period, not just the public holiday.
6 Feb 2027Chinese New Year
6–8 weeksConfirm Feb–Mar needs
3–4 weeksLast orders before the break
~30 daysNormal bulk lead time
What actually stops?
Our factories in Nanning, Dongguan and Datong close for the holiday, like most plants in China.[1] Many workers travel home, so production restarts gradually. Freight slows too: export bookings get busy before the holiday, and ports and trucking run slower during it.
When should I order?
- 6–8 weeks before: confirm what you will need in February and March. Bulk orders take about 30 days in normal times.[2]
- 3–4 weeks before: the last practical point to confirm orders that must ship before the break. Ask sales for this year’s cut-off date.
- During the holiday: send inquiries and drawings anyway, so quoting starts the day the factories reopen.
- After restart: allow extra time in the first weeks.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 6–8 weeks before | Confirm February and March needs |
| 3–4 weeks before | Confirm orders that must ship before the break |
| During the holiday | Keep sending inquiries and drawings |
| After restart | Allow extra time in the first weeks |
What can I still do during the break?
- Send drawings and specifications for quotes.
- Plan samples for after the restart. Samples normally ship in 5–7 days.[2]
- Ask which standard items are in stock.
Three tips
- Order a little more of your fast-moving materials before the holiday.
- Put the holiday in your production plan now.
- Get the factory’s restart date in writing, not just “after the holiday”.
How do I contact sales?
Email sales@zbcarbon.com, message +86 132 7604 6061 on WhatsApp, or use the quote form.