How the Dragon Boat Festival Affects Shipping from China (and What Your Business Should Do About It)

If your business relies on importing goods from China, the Dragon Boat Festival is a date you need to mark on your calendar. While the festival is known for its dragon boat races and sticky rice dumplings (zongzi), it also brings nationwide closures that can interrupt your supply chain if you’re not prepared.

What Is the Dragon Boat Festival?

The Dragon Boat Festival (Duānwǔ Jié) falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month—usually in late May or June. It commemorates Qu Yuan, a poet and minister who drowned himself in protest against corruption. Today, it’s celebrated with:

• Dragon boat races
  
  

• Eating zongzi (rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves)
  
  

• A public holiday lasting 1–3 days

How Proc360 Keeps Your Shipments on Track

Proc360 is designed to help small businesses import smoothly from China, even during peak holiday seasons.

1. Advance Ordering
   Place link, picture, or custom orders up to two weeks before the festival to avoid last‑minute rushes.
   
   

2. Warehousing & Consolidation
   Ship items from multiple suppliers to your dedicated Proc360 China address. We store goods for up to 60 days, so you decide when to ship.
   
   

3. Easy Wallet Funding
   Top up your wallet in Naira, Dollars, or Cedis, and we’ll convert to RMB and pay suppliers—no scrambling for bank transfers during a holiday.
   
   

4. Flexible Shipping Choices
   Choose 7‑day air freight or economical sea shipping, and track every step directly in the Proc360 app.
   
   

Dedicated Support
Our customer service team is ready to help you adjust timelines, answer questions, and keep your orders moving.

How the Festival Impacts Your Imports

1. Factory Shutdowns
   Many manufacturers pause operations for up to three days, delaying order processing.
   
   

2. Logistics Bottlenecks
   Warehouses, freight forwarders, and customs offices often run with reduced staff.
   
   

3. Parcel Congestion
   A surge of orders both before and after the holiday can overwhelm courier networks, leading to further backlogs.
   
   

If you don’t account for these disruptions, you could face unexpected waits—sometimes a week or more.

Pro Tip: Plan for the Ripple Effect

Even though the Dragon Boat Festival lasts only a few days, its impact on factories and logistics can stretch well beyond the holiday itself. By working with Proc360, you’ll have the tools and support to:

• Place orders in advance
  
  

• Manage consolidation and storage
  
  

• Select the best shipping mode
  
  

• Stay informed with real‑time tracking
  
  

Ready to Avoid Holiday Delays?

Sign up on Proc360 today and ensure your goods arrive on time—no matter the season.