Mid-Autumn Festival 2026, 2027
The Mid-Autumn Festival is also called the Mooncake Festival. It takes place on the 5th day of the 8th month of the Chinese Lunar calendar. The Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 falls on September 25th, Friday.
The Mid-autumn Festival 2026 holiday is from September 25th to September 27th, lasting for 3 days.
During the Festival, people eat mooncakes, watch the moon, and watch lantern shows.
Mid-Autumn Festival Dates in 2026, 2027, 2028...
The Mid-Autumn Festival date is based on the Chinese lunar calendar. Below is a list of Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival dates 2026, 2027, 2028...
| Year | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sep. 25 (Fri) | Sep. 25, 2026 |
| 2027 | Sep. 15 (Wed) | Sep. 15, 2027 |
| 2028 | Oct. 3 (Tue) | Oct. 3, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sep. 22 (Sat) | Sep. 22, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sep. 12 (Thu) | Sep. 12 to 14, 2030 |
| 2031 | Oct. 1 (Wed) | Oct. 1, 2031 |
Mid-Autumn Festival Public Holiday 2026
There is usually a 3-day holiday for the Mooncake Festival. (In fact, there is only one day break for the Mid-Autumn Festival; the government usually combines the holiday with a weekend.
In 2026, the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day will not be combined. The holiday lasts only 3 days, from September 25 to September 27.
During the holiday, shops and markets will open as usual. Office buildings will be closed. There will be crowds in popular tourist attractions.
Holiday in Hong Kong
Yes! But unlike in the Chinese mainland, people will get a 1-day off from work on the next day of the festival in Hong Kong.
In 2026, Hong Kong people will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 26.
Mid-Autumn Festival on the Chinese Lunar Calendar
The Mid-Autumn Festival takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. The days change each year on the Gregorian calendar. Its date is usually in late September or early October.
More about the Mid-Autumn Festival
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- Mid-Autumn Festival Greetings (Best Sayings for Mooncake Festival)
- Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions (How to celebrate the Moon Festival in China)