Labour Day 2025: Ensure smooth logistics between Asia and Europe
The first week of May 2025 includes public holidays across Asia and Europe, with extended closures in key logistics hubs such as China, Japan, and Vietnam.
These holiday periods can create challenges for supply chain continuity — but with early planning and the right solutions, your urgent shipments can stay on schedule.
Below are the key dates to know if you are coordinating air freight or overseeing supply flows:
Key holiday dates – Labour Day 2025
- Worldwide: 1 May
- China: 1–5 May
- Hong Kong: 1 May and 5 May
- Japan: 29 April, 3–6 May
- Vietnam: 30 April – 2 May
- South Korea: 5 May
- United Kingdom: 5 May
Victory Day – Thursday 8 May 2025
Observed in France, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. As this falls on a Thursday, some companies may extend the weekend by closing until Monday. The same may apply around Friday 2 May 2025.
Keep your supply chain running smoothly
Even during extended holiday periods, your logistics don’t have to slow down. Here’s how Air Time Critical® helps logistics and supply chain managers maintain control:
- In China, where customs services may operate on limited hours, we monitor airport operations and ensure your shipments are routed through available clearance channels, for e.g. via Hong-Kong.
- In Europe, we help you anticipate closures and keep delivery schedules on track — especially when standard freight forwarders are offline.
Reliable solutions for time-critical deliveries
For your urgent or high-value shipments, our solutions are designed to deliver quickly and securely, even during peak holiday periods:
- On Board Courier (OBC) – A dedicated courier accompanies your shipment by air, hand-delivering it with real-time tracking and personal handling.
- Next Flight Out (NFO) – A fast, door-to-door air freight service for urgent shipments, ensuring departure on the next available flight to destination.
With these services, your supply chain stays active — and you stay in control, with full visibility from pickup to delivery.