Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, celebrates the harvest moon with mooncakes and lanterns.
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- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserHong Kong Observatory (calendar)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
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 |
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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