---
title: "Holiday flower price calendar: when roses, carnations and more get expensive | Floreboard"
url: https://floreboard.com/en/guides/holiday-flower-prices/
language: en
last_reviewed: 2026-10-31
publisher: Floreboard
---

# 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](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/rose/) | 2–3× | 21 days |
| Chinese New Year | Chinese mainland | 2026-02-17, 2027-02-06, 2028-01-26 | [Orchids (cut)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/orchid/), [Pussy willow](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/pussywillow/), [Peach blossom](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/peach/), [Lily](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/lily/), [Bamboo](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/bamboo/) | 1.5–3× | 30 days |
| Women's Day | Chinese mainland | 2026-03-08, 2027-03-08, 2028-03-08 | [Rose](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/rose/), [Carnation](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/carnation/), [Lily](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/lily/) | 1.2–1.5× | 14 days |
| White Day | Japan, Korea | 2026-03-14, 2027-03-14, 2028-03-14 | [Rose](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/rose/) | 1.2–1.5× | 14 days |
| Qingming | Chinese mainland | 2026-04-05, 2027-04-05, 2028-04-04 | [Chrysanthemum](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/chrysanthemum/), [Lily](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/lily/) | 1.5–2× | 14 days |
| Mother's Day | Chinese mainland, United States, Japan | 2026-05-10, 2027-05-09, 2028-05-14 | [Carnation](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/carnation/), [Lily](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/lily/), [Rose](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/rose/) | 1.5–2.5× | 21 days |
| Parents' Day | Korea | 2026-05-08, 2027-05-08, 2028-05-08 | [Carnation](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/carnation/) | 1.5–2.5× | 21 days |
| 520 (May 20) | Chinese mainland | 2026-05-20, 2027-05-20, 2028-05-20 | [Rose](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/rose/) | 1.5–2× | 14 days |
| Qixi | Chinese mainland | 2026-08-19, 2027-08-08, 2028-08-26 | [Rose](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/rose/) | 1.5–2.5× | 21 days |
| Teachers' Day | Chinese mainland | 2026-09-10, 2027-09-10, 2028-09-10 | [Carnation](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/carnation/), [Sunflower](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/sunflower/) | 1.2–1.5× | 14 days |
| Christmas | Worldwide | 2026-12-25, 2027-12-25, 2028-12-25 | [Pine](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/pine/), [Holly](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/holly/), [Heavenly bamboo (nandina)](https://floreboard.com/en/flowers/nandina/) | 1.2–1.6× | 30 days |

Surges are typical ranges of wholesale prices versus normal, for stocking and quoting; local markets vary. Floreboard 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.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-31.