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World clock, holidays and working days in the countries you trade with, plus verified news on customs, taxes and regulations. We track them for you.

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What time is it at your partners

Current time in Bratislava and in the countries you trade with. Business hours are indicative.

SlovakiaHome

Bratislava

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same time

Business hours 08:30–15:30

 

China

Beijing / Shanghai

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vs. Bratislava

Business hours 09:00–18:00

 

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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vs. Bratislava

Business hours 09:00–18:00

 

Vietnam

Hanoi

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vs. Bratislava

Business hours 08:00–17:00

 

India

Delhi

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vs. Bratislava

Business hours 09:30–18:00

 

Türkiye

Istanbul

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vs. Bratislava

Business hours 09:00–18:00

 

United States

New York

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vs. Bratislava

Business hours 09:00–17:00

 

Business hours overlap

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Public holiday · Make-up working day

Holidays and working days

Public holidays, make-up working days and long holiday periods according to official notices. Check whether your partner is working before you order or ship.

Next holiday · China

New Year's Day (provisional)

Fri 1 January 2027

in 78 days

Local time

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Asia/Shanghai

Typical business hours

09:00–18:00

The State Council publishes the holiday and make-up working day schedule each November for the following year. 2027 will be added once published.

Official source: 国务院办公厅关于2026年部分节假日安排的通知

January 2026

  • Thu 1 January – Sat 3 JanuaryNew Year's Day Long holidayPublic holiday
  • Sun 4 JanuaryWorking SundayMake-up working day

February 2026

  • Sat 14 FebruaryWorking SaturdayMake-up working day
  • Sun 15 February – Mon 23 FebruarySpring Festival (Chinese New Year) Long holidayPublic holiday9 days; factories and carriers commonly pause for 2–4 weeks.
  • Sat 28 FebruaryWorking SaturdayMake-up working day

April 2026

  • Sat 4 April – Mon 6 AprilQingming Festival Long holidayPublic holiday

May 2026

  • Fri 1 May – Tue 5 MayLabour Day Long holidayPublic holiday
  • Sat 9 MayWorking SaturdayMake-up working day

June 2026

  • Fri 19 June – Sun 21 JuneDragon Boat Festival Long holidayPublic holiday

September 2026

  • Sun 20 SeptemberWorking SundayMake-up working day
  • Fri 25 September – Sun 27 SeptemberMid-Autumn Festival Long holidayPublic holiday

October 2026

  • Thu 1 October – Wed 7 OctoberNational Day (Golden Week) Long holidayPublic holiday7 days; plan orders and shipments before 25 Sept.
  • Sat 10 OctoberWorking SaturdayMake-up working day

January 2027

  • Fri 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day (provisional)Public holiday

February 2027

  • Sat 6 February – Fri 12 FebruarySpring Festival (Chinese New Year, provisional) Long holidayPublic holidayProvisional date; the exact break and make-up working days will be published by the State Council in November 2026.

April 2027

  • Mon 5 AprilQingming Festival (provisional)Public holidayProvisional date; the exact break and make-up working days will be published by the State Council in November 2026.

May 2027

  • Sat 1 May – Wed 5 MayLabour Day (provisional) Long holidayPublic holidayProvisional date; the exact break and make-up working days will be published by the State Council in November 2026.

June 2027

  • Wed 9 JuneDragon Boat Festival (provisional)Public holidayProvisional date; the exact break and make-up working days will be published by the State Council in November 2026.

September 2027

  • Wed 15 SeptemberMid-Autumn Festival (provisional)Public holidayProvisional date; the exact break and make-up working days will be published by the State Council in November 2026.

October 2027

  • Fri 1 October – Thu 7 OctoberNational Day, Golden Week (provisional) Long holidayPublic holidayProvisional date; the exact break and make-up working days will be published by the State Council in November 2026.

The data is for information only. Regional holidays (federal states, Indian states) are not included.

Customs and taxes · Regulations · Logistics

News that affects you

Every week we verify changes in customs, taxes, regulations and logistics between the EU and Asia. Each item lists its source and the date from which the change applies.

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European UnionCustoms and taxes

EU introduces a €2 handling fee on e‑commerce parcels from outside the EU

Regulation (EU) 2026/2108 and the Commission delegated act of 21 Sept 2026 introduce a €2 charge per item on goods sold online from outside the EU. Member states must collect it from 1 November 2026 at the latest; the importer (seller or marketplace) pays it, not the customer. National customs authorities are still clarifying the 'per item' vs 'per parcel' reading.

Applies from
Published
Source: VATupdate: EU sets €2 handling fee for small parcels
European UnionCustoms and taxes

End of the €150 duty exemption: a €3 flat duty applies since 1 July 2026

Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382 abolished the customs duty relief for consignments up to €150. For distance sales from third countries, a temporary flat duty of €3 per customs item (type of goods), not per parcel, applies until 1 July 2028. Normal tariff rates apply after that.

Applies from
Published
Source: European Commission: guidance and legal text on the temporary flat fee
SlovakiaCustoms and taxes

Slovakia: mandatory e‑invoicing for domestic B2B supplies from 1 January 2027

The VAT Act amendment (Act No. 385/2025 Coll.) requires structured electronic invoices to be issued and received between domestic VAT payers from 1 Jan 2027, delivered via the Peppol network. 2026 is a voluntary test phase. Companies should check that their accounting system supports the format and delivery.

Applies from
Published
Source: LeitnerLeitner: Od 2027 bude v SR povinná e‑fakturácia
European UnionRegulations

The Packaging Regulation (PPWR) applies from 12 August 2026

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste applies directly in all member states. Importers must keep the packaging declaration of conformity (5 years for single-use, 10 years for reusable) and produce it within 10 days on request. Recyclability, labelling and minimisation requirements phase in through 2030.

Applies from
Published
Source: Coolset: PPWR compliance deadlines explained
European UnionCustoms and taxesRegulations

CBAM: definitive regime since 2026, first declaration due by 30 September 2027

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) covers imports of iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen. Since 1 Jan 2026 only an authorised CBAM declarant may import goods above 50 tonnes per year. Certificates go on sale on 1 Feb 2027 and the first declaration for 2026, with certificate surrender, is due by 30 Sept 2027.

Applies from
Published
Source: Mason Hayes & Curran: Important deadline for CBAM importers
European UnionRegulations

The Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) applies from 30 December 2026

After two postponements, the obligations apply to large and medium companies from 30 Dec 2026 and to micro and small companies from 30 June 2027. It covers wood, paper, furniture, rubber, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy and cattle, including derived products. Importers need a due diligence statement with geolocation of origin.

Applies from
Published
Source: Coolset: Which EU regulations affect your supply chain
ChinaTrade and fairs

140th Canton Fair: 15 October – 4 November 2026 in three phases

The autumn Canton Fair in Guangzhou runs in three five-day phases: 15–19 Oct (electronics, machinery, industrial goods), 23–27 Oct (household goods, building materials, furniture) and 31 Oct–4 Nov (textiles, footwear, food, health). Suppliers often respond more slowly during these dates and sample production takes longer.

Applies from
Published
Source: MOFCOM: 140th Canton Fair schedule
ChinaEuropean UnionLogistics

Asia–Europe ocean freight: rates fell for 12 straight weeks as carriers return via Suez

Spot rates from China to Northern Europe have fallen about 30 % since July and about 40 % to the Mediterranean; the Drewry WCI stood at USD 4,434 per 40' container on 1 Oct. Most carriers are preparing to return via the Red Sea and Suez from November, cutting transit times by 10–14 days. Rate increases are announced for the second half of October, so fixing prices earlier pays off.

Applies from
Published
Source: ContainerSignal: Carriers edge back to Suez as rates fall
ChinaEuropean UnionRegulationsTrade and fairs

China and the EU: dual-use export restrictions and a deal to fast-track rare earth licences

In July 2026 China's Ministry of Commerce barred 14 European companies from receiving dual-use goods in response to EU sanctions; Chinese exporters must apply for an exemption for such customers. At the talks on 9 Oct 2026 China committed to keep fast-tracking rare earth export licences for European buyers. The controls remain in force, so expect longer lead times for magnets, electronics and machinery.

Applies from
Published
Source: Investment Monitor: China restricts exports to 14 European firms
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