Golden Week 2024 in China
From October 1 to October 7, 2024, most businesses and factories in China will be closed for the National Day Golden Week holiday. This extended shutdown in one of the world’s most important economies can significantly impact international supply chains. It’s important to start preparing early to minimize potential disruptions.
The Golden Week is a 7-day national holiday in China that celebrates the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 2024. The holiday lasts from October 1 to October 7, 2024, during which many Chinese people travel for leisure or visit family across the country. Like many other businesses, DACHSER in China will be closed during the Golden Week and will resume normal operations on October 8, 2024.
Most businesses and factories will be closed during the week-long holiday, meaning that production will be at halt. Airports and seaports will keep operating but with reduced manpower due to low production volume from factories. Usually, government institutions such as customs offices will be closed from October 1 to October 3, 2024.
Since China, one of the world’s biggest economies and production countries, will come to a standstill for a whole week and factories may not run at full capacity as soon as the official holiday ends, the plunge of production volume can have an impact on worldwide supply chains.
How to minimize the impact of the Golden Week?
To help reduce potential interruptions to your supply chain during the Golden Week, consider the following steps:
- Communicate with your suppliers and customers to make arrangements for sufficient stock and manage expectations
- Discuss your planning with your DACHSER representative and prepare an accurate shipment forecast for long-term planning, so we can offer you the most suitable solution that fits your budget and schedule
- Place your booking earlier and pay attention to the cut-off dates
If you have any questions, please get in touch with your usual local DACHSER contact who will be happy to assist and plan the next steps with you together.
