Qixi Festival
Qixi, sometimes called Chinese Valentine's Day, falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, usually in August.
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OrganiserHong Kong Observatory (calendar)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
Qixi comes from the legend of the weaver girl and the cowherd, lovers who meet once a year. It has become a major date for gifts and romantic promotions in China and among Chinese shoppers abroad. Dates follow the Chinese lunar calendar as published by the Hong Kong Observatory.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 8 August 2027 | International | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2028 | Saturday 26 August 2028 | 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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