The Logistics Calendar
This page is dedicated to the celebrations or commemorations that will impact the world of logistics each year. From New Years to Boxing Day and everything in between, keep your eye on your industry and plan ahead to avoid falling behind.
We've also got a list of notable holidays that aren't quite as easy to predict. This is because they change from year to year, but the impact on your business will be the same. Struggling to make sense of it? Why not give us a call? We can take care of the admin, so you don't have to. Working with a 3PL partner has never been easier. Found out more when you speak to a member of our team.
- New Year's Day (January 1): Celebrated worldwide.
- Chinese New Year (dates vary, January or February): Major impact in China and countries with large Chinese communities.
- Lunar New Year (dates vary): Celebrated in several East Asian countries, including China, Korea, and Vietnam.
- Holi (dates vary): Major impact in India and Nepal.
- Good Friday and Easter Monday (dates vary): Celebrated in many Christian-majority countries.
- Qingming Festival (April 4-6): Impact in China.
- Labor Day/International Workers' Day (May 1): Celebrated in many countries worldwide.
- Golden Week (April 29 - May 5): Significant impact in Japan.
- Eid al-Fitr (dates vary): Celebrated in Muslim-majority countries.
- Dragon Boat Festival (dates vary): Impact in China.
- Eid al-Adha (dates vary): Celebrated in Muslim-majority countries.
- Independence Day (July 4): Impact in the United States.
- Bastille Day (July 14): Impact in France.
- Obon Festival (dates vary): Significant impact in Japan.
- National Day of Singapore (August 9): Impact in Singapore.
- Independence Day (August 15): Impact in India.
- Mid-Autumn Festival (dates vary): Impact in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
- Labor Day (first Monday of September): Impact in the United States and Canada.
- Golden Week (October 1-7): Significant impact in China.
- National Day (October 1): Impact in China.
- Diwali (dates vary): Major impact in India and countries with large Indian communities.
- All Saints' Day (November 1): Impact in many Christian-majority countries.
- Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November): Impact in the United States.
- Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving): Major shopping event impacting logistics in the United States.
- Christmas (December 25): Celebrated in many countries worldwide.
- Boxing Day (December 26): Celebrated in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries.
- New Year's Eve (December 31): Celebrated worldwide.
- New Year's Day (January 1): Celebrated worldwide.
- Chinese New Year (dates vary, January or February): Major impact in China and countries with large Chinese communities.
Lunar New Year (dates vary): Celebrated in several East Asian countries, including China, Korea, and Vietnam.
Holi (dates vary): Major impact in India and Nepal.
- Good Friday and Easter Monday (dates vary): Celebrated in many Christian-majority countries.
- Qingming Festival (April 4-6): Impact in China.
- Labor Day/International Workers' Day (May 1): Celebrated in many countries worldwide.
- Golden Week (April 29 - May 5): Significant impact in Japan.
- Eid al-Fitr (dates vary): Celebrated in Muslim-majority countries.
- Dragon Boat Festival (dates vary): Impact in China.
- Eid al-Adha (dates vary): Celebrated in Muslim-majority countries.
- Independence Day (July 4): Impact in the United States.
- Bastille Day (July 14): Impact in France.
- Obon Festival (dates vary): Significant impact in Japan.
- National Day of Singapore (August 9): Impact in Singapore.
- Independence Day (August 15): Impact in India.
- Mid-Autumn Festival (dates vary): Impact in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
- Labor Day (first Monday of September): Impact in the United States and Canada.
- Golden Week (October 1-7): Significant impact in China.
- National Day (October 1): Impact in China.
- Diwali (dates vary): Major impact in India and countries with large Indian communities.
- All Saints' Day (November 1): Impact in many Christian-majority countries.
- Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November): Impact in the United States.
- Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving): Major shopping event impacting logistics in the United States.
- Christmas (December 25): Celebrated in many countries worldwide.
- Boxing Day (December 26): Celebrated in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries.
- New Year's Eve (December 31): Celebrated worldwide.
Additional Notable Holidays:
Ramadan (dates vary): Month-long impact in Muslim-majority countries.
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (dates vary): Impact in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
These holidays can cause delays and disruptions in global logistics due to closures of ports, reduced working hours, and increased demand for goods. It’s essential for businesses to plan accordingly to mitigate the impact on their supply chains.