Holiday flower price calendar
A florist's stocking calendar: which flowers rise in price before each holiday, typical surges and how far ahead to stock up, with 2026–2028 dates.
| Holiday | Market | Dates (2026–2028) | Flowers affected | Typical price | Stock up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Worldwide | 2026-02-14 2027-02-14 2028-02-14 | Rose | 2–3× | 21 days |
| Chinese New Year | Chinese mainland | 2026-02-17 2027-02-06 2028-01-26 | Orchids (cut), Pussy willow, Peach blossom, Lily, Bamboo | 1.5–3× | 30 days |
| Women's Day | Chinese mainland | 2026-03-08 2027-03-08 2028-03-08 | Rose, Carnation, Lily | 1.2–1.5× | 14 days |
| White Day | Japan, Korea | 2026-03-14 2027-03-14 2028-03-14 | Rose | 1.2–1.5× | 14 days |
| Qingming | Chinese mainland | 2026-04-05 2027-04-05 2028-04-04 | Chrysanthemum, Lily | 1.5–2× | 14 days |
| Mother's Day | Chinese mainland, United States, Japan | 2026-05-10 2027-05-09 2028-05-14 | Carnation, Lily, Rose | 1.5–2.5× | 21 days |
| Parents' Day | Korea | 2026-05-08 2027-05-08 2028-05-08 | Carnation | 1.5–2.5× | 21 days |
| 520 (May 20) | Chinese mainland | 2026-05-20 2027-05-20 2028-05-20 | Rose | 1.5–2× | 14 days |
| Qixi | Chinese mainland | 2026-08-19 2027-08-08 2028-08-26 | Rose | 1.5–2.5× | 21 days |
| Teachers' Day | Chinese mainland | 2026-09-10 2027-09-10 2028-09-10 | Carnation, Sunflower | 1.2–1.5× | 14 days |
| Christmas | Worldwide | 2026-12-25 2027-12-25 2028-12-25 | Pine, Holly | 1.2–1.6× | 30 days |
Surges are typical ranges of wholesale prices versus normal, for stocking and quoting; local markets vary. Floraboard alerts you about affected stock ahead of each holiday and flags it in design reviews.
FAQ
How much do roses cost before Valentine's Day?
Rose wholesale prices typically run 2–3× normal before Valentine's Day; lock in stock about three weeks ahead and quote at holiday prices.
When is Mother's Day?
In the US, Chinese mainland and Japan it is the second Sunday of May (May 10, 2026; May 9, 2027). Korea celebrates Parents' Day on May 8.