Upcoming long weekend in China and Vietnam
As the Ching Ming Festival 2025 in China (April 4-6) and Hung Kings Festival in Vietnam (April 7) approach, logistics managers should anticipate potential supply chain slowdowns. This long weekend is not full holiday, but many businesses reduce operations, leading to possible 24-48-hour shipping delays.
Key dates to keep in mind
- China (Ching Ming Festival): April 4-6
- Vietnam (Hung Kings Festival): April 7
Although factories, logistics hubs, and customs offices remain partially operational, a reduced workforce and increased demand before and after this weekend can still impact deliveries.
How to avoid shipping delays
To ensure smooth operations, Air Time Critical® offers fast-track logistics solutions:
- On board courier (OBC) – Ideal for small parcels and boxes, transported as hand luggage by a dedicated courier on the next available passenger flight.
- Next flight out (NFO) – Suitable for parcels, boxes, and larger shipments such as pallets, offering priority loading on the next available cargo or passenger flight.
Recommendations:
- Check with suppliers in China and Vietnam to confirm their opening hours and stock availability before the long weekend. Some may close earlier or have limited operations.
- Plan ahead and book shipments early to secure flight space and avoid last-minute disruptions.
- Think of time-definite options such as OBC or NFO for urgent deliveries
If you are at risk of disruption of your supply chain during these holidays, do not hesitate to contact us. We will help you organize the fastest door-to-door delivery by air:
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Cultural insights - The meaning behind the festivals:
China - The Ching Ming festival
The traditions of Ching Ming (also Qingming or Tomb-sweeping Day) involve visiting and cleaning ancestral graves, offering food, and engaging in spring activities like kite-flying and family outings.
Vietnam –The Hung Kings festival
The festival commemorates the Hung Kings, who are revered as the first rulers of Vietnam. It is celebrated with ceremonies, traditional performances, and folk activities.