Seasonal confectionery sourcing calendar 2027 for importers.
The main gifting seasons of 2027, the latest order confirmation that still has goods ready at Mersin on the day, and the product groups that suit each season. Your freight time comes on top.
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How the deadlines are calculated.
We produce to order. Production takes 4–6 weeks after order confirmation and the 50% deposit. The calendar uses the longer figure, six weeks.
The "latest confirmation" column is the event date minus six weeks. It is the last day to confirm an order for goods to be ready FOB Mersin on the event date itself. It is not the date your goods reach a shelf. From that date, subtract:
- sea or road transit from Mersin to your port or warehouse;
- customs clearance in your country;
- your own warehousing and distribution;
- the time your retail customers want stock before the season.
We do not estimate transit times for you. Ask your forwarder for the route from Mersin and move every deadline below earlier by that figure.
2027 season dates and latest confirmations.
Dates checked against public calendars in October 2026. Islamic dates are expected dates; the final day follows the moon sighting announced in each country.
| Season | 2027 date | Latest confirmation (ready at Mersin on the date) |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Sat 6 Feb | 26 Dec 2026 |
| Ramadan begins (expected) | around Mon 8 Feb | 28 Dec 2026 |
| Valentine's Day | Sun 14 Feb | 3 Jan 2027 |
| Mothering Sunday (UK, Ireland) | Sun 7 Mar | 24 Jan 2027 |
| Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Tue 9 or Wed 10 Mar | 26 Jan 2027 |
| Mother's Day (Egypt, UAE and most Arab countries) | Sun 21 Mar | 7 Feb 2027 |
| Easter (Western) | Sun 28 Mar | 14 Feb 2027 |
| Orthodox Easter | Sun 2 May | 21 Mar 2027 |
| Mother's Day (US, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland) | Sun 9 May | 28 Mar 2027 |
| Mother's Day (France) | Sun 30 May | 18 Apr 2027 |
| Back to school (northern hemisphere) | August–September, varies by country | Six weeks before your own ready date |
| Diwali | Fri 29 Oct | 17 Sep 2027 |
| Halloween | Sun 31 Oct | 19 Sep 2027 |
| Mother's Day (Russia) | Sun 28 Nov | 17 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas | Sat 25 Dec | 13 Nov 2027 |
| New Year | Sat 1 Jan 2028 | 20 Nov 2027 |
The first three deadlines fall in late December 2026 and early January 2027. If you are reading this in November 2026, those are the orders to confirm now. If you supply both Ramadan and Eid, the start of Ramadan sets your deadline.
Product groups by season.
These are formats from our range that match the way each season is bought. Your own market knowledge decides the final list.
Ramadan and Eid
Classic and premium lokum, pistachio cream and kadayıf filled bars, nut dragées, and pistachio or hazelnut spreads in 200 g and 300 g glass jars.
Valentine's and Mother's Days
Filled tablets and bars in 35 g, 95 g and 100 g, figure chocolates, and freeze-dried strawberry and blackberry dragées.
Easter, Western and Orthodox
Figure chocolates and cups, and chocolate dragées with almond, hazelnut or pistachio. Plan the two Easters as two separate deadlines: five weeks apart in 2027.
Back to school
35 g bars, cocoa-filled mini biscuits, popping candy in 4 g sachets, and caramel and jelly confectionery.
Halloween
Popping candy sachets, jelly and caramel confectionery, mini biscuits and small bars.
Diwali
Nut dragées, lokum and pistachio spreads. Diwali and Halloween fall two days apart in 2027, so one shipment can cover both if your markets need both.
Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year
Figure chocolates, filled chocolate tablets, dragées and lokum. Chinese New Year 2027 falls on 6 February, so its deadline sits in late December 2026.
Four things that move a seasonal order.
- Samples first. Samples are paid and the courier is at your cost; the sample cost is deducted from your first order. Leave time for them before your confirmation date. See samples.
- One container, several seasons. Products can share one container, each pallet holding one product, with one full pallet per product as the minimum. A 20' HC takes 11 pallets, a 40' HC 22, a truck 30. See mixed containers and pallets.
- Heat. Storage is +4/+24 °C, dry. For shipments in the summer months we recommend a reefer container, which matters for back-to-school, Halloween, Diwali and early Christmas stock.
- Shelf life. 12 months for chocolate products and 24 months for spreads, counted from production.
For seasonal packaging under your own brand, the printed packaging minimums on the private label page apply, and the packaging has to be printed before production starts. Add the print time in front of the deadlines above.
Questions about seasonal ordering.
Why are the Ramadan and Eid dates marked as expected?
They follow the Islamic lunar calendar. The final dates are announced after the moon sighting in each country and can move by a day.
How long does production take?
4–6 weeks after order confirmation and the 50% deposit. The balance of 50% is paid before loading, by bank transfer.
Can you tell me the transit time to my port?
Ask your forwarder for the route from Mersin. Our price is FOB Mersin in USD; CIF is calculated on request.
Can I combine products for different seasons in one container?
Yes, as long as each pallet holds one product and each product fills at least one full pallet.
Planning a 2027 season?
Send your product list, the season and your required ready date. The written offer comes within two working days.