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2026 Chinese New Year Shut Down Schedules  

Red and gold graphic for the 2026 Year of the Horse, with a horse illustration in the number zero, Chinese text, and Happy Chinese New Year below.
Red and gold graphic for the 2026 Year of the Horse, with a horse illustration in the number zero, Chinese text, and Happy Chinese New Year below.

Gong Xi Fa Cai! 恭喜發財

Chinese New Year begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, marking the start of the Year of the Horse. Following confirmation with our production partners, below are their planned shutdown dates for the 2026 holiday.

Premlene Sheet Rubber Facilities

  • Closed Feb 10 – Feb 25 2026

Engineered Structures Facilities

  • China Facility – Closed Feb 13 – Feb 23, 2026
  • Taiwan Facility – Closed Feb 13 – Feb 23, 2026

National Silicone Facilities

  • Solid Silicone – Closed Feb 9 – Feb 28, 2026
  • Silicone Foam – Closure schedule TBC, contact us for more information
  • Silicone Sponge – Closed Feb 6 – Feb 28, 2026

Rubatex Facilities

  • Closed Feb 10 – Feb 25, 2026

Molded Parts Facilities

  • Molded Silicone Parts – Closed Feb 9 – Feb 28, 2026
  • Molded Rubber Parts – Closed Feb 9 – Feb 28, 2026

GCP Sourced Products

  • Metal Clamps/Fittings – Closed Feb 9 – Feb 28, 2026
  • Metal Pegboards – Closed Feb 9 – Feb 28, 2026
  • Metal Hooks – Closed Feb 9 – Feb 28, 2026
  • Chock Blocks – Closed Feb 9 – Feb 28, 2026
  • U-Channel – Closed Feb 9 – Feb 28, 2026
  • Slingers – Closed Feb 13 – Feb 23, 2026
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