2026 Sourcing Calendar
Plan your sourcing cycles for 21 global festivals. Filter by region, category, or month to find the right products at the right time.
21
Total Festivals
5
Window Open
4
Window Closing
8
Upcoming
Q1: The Foundation
Navigating the China Gap & Spring Launches
The Lunar New Year factory closures (Feb 17) are the single biggest disruption in global sourcing. Orders for Q1/Q2 festivals MUST ship before the break or face delays until late March.
Q2: Spring Peaks
Outdoor Living, Family & Pride Season
Spring and early summer festivals drive demand for outdoor, family, and celebration merchandise. This is the ideal window to source for Q3/Q4 mega-events.
Q3: Peak Sourcing
Back-to-School & Golden Quarter Prep
The most critical sourcing quarter. Orders placed now arrive for the Golden Quarter. Factories are at full capacity — delays of 2-4 weeks are common.
Q4: Golden Quarter
The World's Largest Shopping Events
Execution time. Products should be in-warehouse or in-transit. Focus shifts to last-minute air freight orders and planning next year's sourcing cycle.