Canton Fair 2027 Dates
The 2027 Canton Fair dates are not announced yet. Spring session (141st): expected mid-April to early May 2027 (dates not announced yet). Autumn session (142nd): expected mid-October to early November 2027 (dates not announced yet). The expected windows follow the pattern of recent sessions: the 2026 autumn session ran Thu 15 Oct 2026 to Wed 4 Nov 2026 in Guangzhou, in three phases. Check cantonfair.org.cn for the official announcement.
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Canton Fair 2027 status
| Session | Dates | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Fair (Spring), 141st session | Expected mid-April to early May 2027 (dates not announced yet) | Pending official | www.cantonfair.org.cn |
| Canton Fair (Autumn), 142nd session | Expected mid-October to early November 2027 (dates not announced yet) | Pending official | www.cantonfair.org.cn |
For reference: Canton Fair 2026
Spring 2026 (139th)
| Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Wed 15 Apr 2026 to Sun 19 Apr 2026 |
| Phase 2 | Thu 23 Apr 2026 to Mon 27 Apr 2026 |
| Phase 3 | Fri 1 May 2026 to Tue 5 May 2026 |
Autumn 2026 (140th)
| Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Thu 15 Oct 2026 to Mon 19 Oct 2026 |
| Phase 2 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 to Tue 27 Oct 2026 |
| Phase 3 | Sat 31 Oct 2026 to Wed 4 Nov 2026 |
Source: www.cantonfair.org.cn.
China International Import Expo (CIIE)
The 9th CIIE runs Thu 5 Nov 2026 to Tue 10 Nov 2026 in Shanghai (www.ciie.org). The 2027 edition: Usually early November in Shanghai (2027 dates not announced yet).
Holidays near the spring session
The spring Canton Fair usually sits next to Qingming and the Labour Day holiday. In 2027 Qingming runs Sat 3 Apr 2027 to Mon 5 Apr 2027 and the Labour Day holiday is Sat 1 May 2027 to Wed 5 May 2027 (Mainland, official), with a make-up workday on Sat 8 May 2027. Plan supplier meetings around them.
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When is the Canton Fair 2027?
The 2027 Canton Fair dates are not announced yet. Spring session (141st): expected mid-April to early May 2027 (dates not announced yet). Autumn session (142nd): expected mid-October to early November 2027 (dates not announced yet). The expected windows follow the pattern of recent sessions: the 2026 autumn session ran Thu 15 Oct 2026 to Wed 4 Nov 2026 in Guangzhou, in three phases. Check cantonfair.org.cn for the official announcement.
How many phases does the Canton Fair have?
Recent sessions ran in three phases of five days each. In autumn 2026: Phase 1 Thu 15 Oct 2026 to Mon 19 Oct 2026; Phase 2 Fri 23 Oct 2026 to Tue 27 Oct 2026; Phase 3 Sat 31 Oct 2026 to Wed 4 Nov 2026.
Where is the Canton Fair held?
In Guangzhou, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex.