Chinese New Year is Coming: Let’s Talk Timelines
When is Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year (a.k.a. the Spring Festival) is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world. In 2026, it falls from Tuesday, February 17, to Tuesday, March 3.
While celebrations officially run for 15 days, factory closures can vary across our global network. But no sweat, we’re here to help keep your packaging on track.
Your CNY Order Deadlines by Product Type
Want your custom packaging on shelves in early Q1? These are the timelines you’ll want to hit:
| Product Type | Order Deadline |
| Child-Resistant Glass Jars & Tubes | December 5th |
| Pharmacy & Wellness Paper Bags | December 12th |
| Squeeze Tins | December 12th |
| Slide Safe Boxes & Safe Card Blisters | December 22nd |
| Secure Sack Pouches, Rotogravure Printing | December 23rd |
| Secure Sack Pouches, Digital Printing | January 8th |
Pro Tip: Missed the Secure Sack Pouch deadline? We’ve got U.S. pouch suppliers we can shift to. Just ask!
Build in Buffer Time
Even with a solid plan, things can change–especially after the holiday. After the break, things resume gradually: teams return to work, ports clear, and shipping flows normalize.
Give your timeline some breathing room so your launch doesn’t miss a beat.
Get Your Team on the Same Page
Packaging deadlines aren’t just a procurement thing.
Your Ops, Sales, and Marketing teams should all be working from the same calendar. When timelines get misaligned, launches get pushed, promos miss the mark, and retail relationships take a hit.
We recommend sending out internal reminders now to let everyone know when these order cutoffs land.
The Bottom Line
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Chinese New Year runs Feb 17-Mar 3, 2026.
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Check the chart above for exact deadlines by packaging type.
- If you need more time on your next CR pouch order, we can shift to U.S. suppliers and sidestep CNY delays. Just let us know!
If you need any guidance, please out to your Dymapak Rep or drop us a note and we’ll make sure you’re covered.