1. Holiday Period
The Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) public holiday for 2026 is expected to run from early Febrary(Febrary 10th) to later February(Febrary 25th). While official dates will be confirmed closer to the time, the typical holiday period spans 7–10 days for most businesses. However, many suppliers and factories may extend closures by 1–2 weeks due to workforce travel schedules and operational preparations.
2. Impact on Rapid Prototyping & Post-Processing Timelines
Production and post-processing services will be significantly affected due to:
Early shutdowns: Suppliers often stop accepting new orders 1–2 weeks before the holiday.
Prolonged recovery: Full production resumption may take 1–3 weeks after the holiday due to workforce return delays and backlog clearance.
3. Specific Post-Process Delays
Key services such as anodising, oil/spray painting, powder coating, electrophoretic coating (e-coating), electroplating, and laser engraving may experience extended lead times because:
Supply chain interruptions (material shortages, logistics delays).
Labor shortages pre- and post-holiday.
Prioritization of backlogged orders after reopening.
4. Recommendations for Mitigating Delays
To minimize impact on your project schedule with Rapid Prototyping:
Plan ahead: Place orders 3–4 weeks earlier than usual.
Confirm supplier schedules: Communicate directly with post-processing partners for exact closure dates.
Buffer timelines: Allow 2–4 extra weeks for production and shipping around this period.
We
will monitor the situation closely and provide updates as official
holiday dates are announced. Proactive planning will help ensure minimal
disruption to your project deliverables.
Please feel free to discuss specific timeline adjustments or contingency plans for your orders.
