Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (Chunjie 春节), is the most important holiday in China. It is a time of family gatherings, and many Chinese people travel across the country. Chunjie is also celebrated in other Asian nations, such as South Korea or Malaysia, and among overseas Chinese. A period of increased traffic in China caused by the Spring Festival is called Chunyun (春运). It is the most massive annual migration in the world. Chinese New Year has a significant impact both on business and tourism. Hence, it needs to be always taken into account, especially if we import from China. Chinese New Year 2021 will last from 11 to 17 February.
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Chinese New Year 2017
The Chinese New Year 2017 is the most important upcoming Chinese holiday. When we decide to import from China, we should take into account Chinese public holidays. Keep in mind that the Chinese New Year falls on January 28, 2017.
Non-working days are from January 27, 2017 (Friday) to February 2, 2017 (Thursday). If you import from China and want to visit your Chinese business partners, you should do so after February 15, when companies and their workflow are back to normal.
Below you will find a mini-calendar which outlines difficulties and inconveniences connected with the Chinese New Year’s celebrations in 2017.
Chinese New Year 2015 – impact on imports from China
The Chinese New Year (the lunar new year) starts on February 19.2015, but it is worth to prepare in advance. It is the most important holiday in China, this has consequences for the rest of the business world. So if you do business with China, have it in mind.
When is Mid-Autumn Festival this year? Mooncake Festival 2014
Mid-Autumn Festival – Second the biggest festival in countries with Chinese culture This year celebration falls on 8th September.