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The western holidays might be over (that’s November and December); however, the holiday season is just ramping up in China. Chinese New Year is less than a month away. If you’ve read our previous article on essential holidays and their shipping season challenges<\/a>, now’s the time for online retailers and eCommerce operators to prepare for this important holiday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re not familiar with Chinese New year, the scale of this most important Chinese holiday and its effects on the supply chain is challenging to say the least. Chinese New Year shipping delays are pretty common since it can be an incredibly chaotic period. The impact of this holiday is global, and most online retailers should expect to be affected even a few weeks after the holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll tell you how big the Chinese New Year is, handle the supply chain, and the best ways eCommerce retailers can prepare for the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Chinese New Year? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China. This event is similar to Thanksgiving or Christmas in the States or Diwali in India for those unfamiliar. It is a week-long holiday when most employees get time off to spend with their families and friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what sets CNY apart is the immense scale of celebrations. It is known as the \u201cworld\u2019s largest human migration,\u201d with over 500 million workers traveling across the country to visit their hometowns<\/a>. While Chinese New Year is officially only a week-long, most operations will be reeling from the sheer demand for a few weeks after the event. Unlike Christmas, the date of CNY varies from year to year. Therefore, it is crucial for companies that source their product from China to be aware of the exact dates of the holiday. In 2022, the Chinese New Year starts on February 1<\/strong>. We\u2019ve provided actual dates when CNY falls in the coming years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n