Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, celebrates the harvest moon with mooncakes and lanterns.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International
About the day
After Lunar New Year, the Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival is the biggest date in the Chinese calendar and is also widely celebrated in Vietnam and Korea. Families gather to admire the full moon and share mooncakes, which makes it a notable gifting season. Dates follow the Chinese lunar calendar as published by the Hong Kong Observatory.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 15 September 2027 | UK, USA, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2028 | Tuesday 3 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
Questions and answers
When is Mid-Autumn Festival 2027?
Mid-Autumn Festival 2027 is on Wednesday 15 September 2027. The organiser has confirmed this date.
Who organises Mid-Autumn Festival?
Mid-Autumn Festival is organised by the Hong Kong Observatory (calendar).
Where is Mid-Autumn Festival marked?
Mid-Autumn Festival is marked in the UK and the USA, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against three sources, including Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2026. They were last checked on 19 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2026
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2027
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2028
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