Chinese New Year is a major national holiday celebrated annually in China, but the exact dates vary each year. It’s a time for rest, family gatherings, and cultural traditions; nearly everyone in China observes it.
If you’re running a dropshipping store, you might wonder: “How does this affect my business?” Let’s break it down:
Key Dates for 2025
Official Holiday: January 28th, 2025, to February 4th, 2025.
Factory Closures: Most factories start closing in the first week of January 2025, with a full shutdown beginning on January 28th, 2025. They usually reopen by February 5th, 2025, but some may take longer.
How This Impacts Order Fulfillment
Dropshipping suppliers, including Zendrop, don’t stock the products listed in their catalogs. Instead, they purchase items from factories after you fulfill an order. These products are then repackaged and shipped to your customers.
Here’s the challenge:
If you place an order on or after the first week of January 2025, the factory producing the product may already be closed.
Orders placed during this period will not be shipped until the factories reopen after Chinese New Year.
What You Should Do
Safest Option: Pause traffic and avoid running ads or fulfilling orders between the first week of January and February 5th, 2025, to ensure there are no delays or unhappy customers.
If You Keep Selling: Be transparent with your customers. Let them know that orders placed during this time will experience significant delays.
By planning ahead and managing expectations, you can navigate this holiday period smoothly while maintaining customer satisfaction.