Heads up, brands: Chinese factories will be closing soon for the National Day holiday (国庆节).

Here’s what you need to know:

The holiday runs from Oct. 1-7, and this week is your last chance to address any urgent issues with your factory before it begins.

Keep in mind: Office staff are typically off for the full 7 days, while production workers might only take 2-4 days off, depending on the factory’s schedule.

Pro tip: avoid production delays by adding the “Chinese Holidays” calendar to your Google Calendar to have a visual on all important holidays.

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