China Golden Week Holiday Starts Next Week
China National Day is fast approaching, which is officially the National Day of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
The celebration is held annually on October 1st to commemorate the founding of the PRC in 1949, which begins Golden Week.
The Chinese enjoy a 7-day holiday during Golden Week, with celebratory fireworks, parades and festivities being held around the country, especially in the capital Beijing.
Traditionally, before and after Golden Week is the peak time for Chinese people to travel, as masses of the population make the journey to get together with family.
Many factories and government institutions are closed for either part or all of golden week, and export production comes to a standstill. To accommodate this, carriers dramatically reduce schedules and very little moves during the period. This year, in particular. we have seen a large blanking (cancelling) of sailings by carriers.
Many of our partners will be honouring the holiday period and their offices will be closed with emergency contact options.
CHINA – National Day & Golden Week
Tuesday 1st October – Monday 7th October
HONG KONG – National Day
1st October
Should you require further information, then please contact a member of your Atlantic Pacific team.
