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Mid-Autumn Festival
Next observed on Friday, 25 September 2026.
When is Mid-Autumn Festival in 2026?
Friday, 25 September 2026
Counting down to Mid-Autumn Festival
What Mid-Autumn Festival marks
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture. It occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar and can fall between 7 September and 8 October (inclusive) of the Gregorian calendar. On this day, the Chinese believe that the moon is at its fullest and brightest, coinciding with the time of harvest in the middle of autumn.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Chinese harvest festival, available under CC BY-SA.
Mid-Autumn Festival dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | China 2026 | |
| 2027 | Wednesday | China 2027 | |
| 2028 | Tuesday | China 2028 | |
| 2029 | Saturday | China 2029 | |
| 2030 | Thursday | China 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | China 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Mid-Autumn Festival in 2026?
Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Friday, 25 September 2026 in China.
What day of the week is Mid-Autumn Festival 2026?
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 falls on a Friday, 25 September 2026.
When is Mid-Autumn Festival in 2027?
Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Wednesday, 15 September 2027.
Where is Mid-Autumn Festival observed?
Observed nationally in China.
What does Mid-Autumn Festival celebrate?
Chinese harvest festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture. It occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar and can fall between 7 September and 8 October (inclusive) of the Gregorian calendar. On this day, the Chinese believe that the moon is at its fullest and brightest, coinciding with the time of harvest in the middle of autumn.