Easter holidays in Europe, South Africa, and Hong Kong: plan ahead for your urgent shipments

The Easter period is approaching, bringing public holidays across Europe and beyond. From Good Friday (April 18) to Easter Monday (April 21), many countries will experience complete or partial business closures. This will affect logistics operations, customs, and air freight availability.

In addition to Europe, key logistics hubs like Hong Kong and South Africa will also observe public holidays. Orthodox Easter, celebrated at the same time this year, will impact countries in Eastern Europe such as Romania, Serbia, and Bulgaria.

Are you shipping urgent goods during this period? Early booking is essential to avoid delays.

Easter holidays: countries and key dates

Here’s an overview of the public holidays impacting logistics:

• Friday, 18 April (Good Friday):
  Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Canada, South Africa
• Monday, 21 April (Easter Monday):
  France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Hong Kong, Canada, South Africa

Orthodox Easter

Countries like Romania, Albania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Montenegro, and Serbia will also observe public holidays around these dates. If your shipments transit through or involve Eastern Europe, check with your local partners for specific closures.

Need a time-critical delivery over Easter?

If you need to move urgent goods during or around the holiday period, contact us early to secure the best transport options:

• Within Europe
  For time-critical shipments, we recommend the air charter. It is the quickest option available for door-to-door shipments within Europe. A dedicated aircraft can deliver your goods — from a few boxes to several pallets — within 6 to 12 hours, anywhere in Europe, subject to plane availability.
• Worldwide
  We offer different solutions depending on the size and urgency of your shipment:
  • On board courier: Ideal for small parcels and boxes. A dedicated courier accompanies your shipment personally on a commercial flight, ensuring maximum security and speed.
  • Next flight out (NFO): A reliable solution for shipping urgent parcels, boxes, or even several euro pallets in the quickest possible time frame door-to-door.

Talk to our expert today and secure your time-critical transport:

• Via our quick quote form
• By phone: +33 1 78 90 26 52 (FR) / +32 2 888 84 16 (EN/FR)