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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa126.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/mid-autumn-festival.htm\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/mid-autumn-festival.htm\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/guide\/mid-autumn-festival.htm","crawl_time":1775666868,"first_indexed_time":1495365879,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,chinaeducationaltours!www,\/guide\/mid-autumn-festival.htm s443","src_root_hash":"10170336472888133726","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Mid-Autumn Festival 2026: How to Celebrate the Moon Festival in China","meta_descriptions":["The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival, falls on August 15th (Lunar Calendar).It is a time for family reunions. Click to know how to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in ancient and modern times."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The Mid-Autumn Festival\n, a traditional\nChinese festival, falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.\nIn the Lunar Calendar that is the middle of Autumn\n, which is how it gets its name.\nThe official holiday in 2026 will be on September\n25th\n.\nHow many days does the Mid-Autumn Festival last in 2026?\nIn mainland China, the Mid-Autumn Festival generally has a three-day holiday.\nIn Hong Kong and Taiwan, people get one day off from work to celebrate the moon festival.\nMid-Autumn Festival Infographic\nBasic Facts\nChinese\n: 中秋节 zhōngqiūjié\nHistory\n: Considered to be the official holiday during the Tang Dynasty, it has been celebrated for about 1300 years.\nDate\n: Falls on the 15th August in the Lunar Calendar\nPopular Food\n: Mooncakes, Crab, Pomelo, Duck.\nCelebrations\n: Family reunion dinner, eat mooncakes, admire the full moon, guess lantern riddles.\nLegends\n: The Lady Chang’e Flying to the Moon, Hou Yi Making Cakes, Wu Gang Cleaving the Sweet Osmanthus Tree, Jade Rabbit Mashing Herbs.\nThe Mid-Autumn Festival dates:\nYear\nDate\n2026\nSeptember 25\n2027\nSeptember 15\n2028\nOctober 3\n2029\nSeptember 22\n2030\nSeptember 12\n2031\nOctober 1\n2032\nSeptember 19\n2033\nSeptember 8\n2034\nSeptember 27\n2035\nSeptember 16\nIt is a time for family reunions\n, starting with a delicious meal together with family members, and then a time to admire the bright moon and\neat moon cakes\n. There are many fascinating\nlegends\nabout the festival, including The Lady Chang’e Flying to the Moon, Jade Rabbit Mashing Herbs, and Wu Gang Cutting Sweet Osmanthus Tree. These stories add romantic charm to this festival.\nWith the constant evolution of the customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival from ancient times until now, there are various ways that people celebrate. Within China’s vast landscape and numerous populace, a lot of activities take place in different areas, expressing the best wishes of a whole family, just as the romantic Chinese\npoem\nsays “May we live long and share the beauty of the moon together, even if we are hundreds of miles apart.”\nHow Chinese Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Ancient and Modern Times\nOrigin of the Mid-Autumn Festival\nMany different versions of the Mid-Autumn Festival are popular in folk lore. It is generally believed that it originally related to ancient emperors’ worship activities, but there is another version about agricultural production. Autumn is a season for harvests, the constant reaping of crops and fruits. Farmers celebrate the sheer bliss of harvest by assigning the day in the middle of 8th month in the lunar calendar for celebration. They celebrate not only to express their gratitude to the moon god and nature, but also to expect protection and happiness in the future.\nDevelopment of the Mid-Autumn Festival\nThe moon is brighter and rounder on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. The Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history of development from ancient times. In the feudal society, emperors used to worship the sun in spring and sacrifice to the moon in autumn. Later, nobleman and scholars followed suit to appreciate the bright moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival. In the Zhou Dynasty, people arranged an altar by placing moon cakes, watermelons, apples, red dates, plums, grapes and other sacrifices, in which moon cakes and lotus-shaped watermelons were absolutely vital for symbolizing family harmony. This kind of custom gradually prevailed among folk and became a traditional activity. Right up until the Tang Dynasty, people increasingly paid attention to offering sacrifices to the moon, and so the Mid-Autumn Festival became a permanent festival. On the day, people looked up the full moon to expect family reunion. People far away from home also expressed their homesickness by gazing at the moon.\nIn ancient times\n, the custom varied in different periods.\nIn the Song Dynasty\n, all men and women, both adults and children, whether rich or poor, all of them put on adult clothes to burn incense and worship the moon, to express wishes, and to pray for happiness.\nIn the South Dynasty\n, friends and families presented moon cakes to each other.\nSince the Ming and the Qing Dynasty\n, the customs on Mid-Autumn Festival were more popular. They kept traditions which included burning incense, admiring sweet Osmanthus flowers, setting towers alight, burning pagodas, performing the fire dragon, and displaying lanterns.\nToday, some customs have disappeared in the city centers, but eating moon cakes and holding a banquet for families are important activities. Everyone prays for happiness in the future of the whole family.\nAlso see\nHow do Ethnic Minorities Celebrate the Mid-Autumn?\nMid-Autumn Festival in Other Countries\nPeople dressed kimono to celebrate the festival\nPhoto by Riccardo Trimeloni on Unsplash\nDue to the influence of Chinese Culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also held in other neighboring countries, after spreading to Japan about 1000 years ago.\nJapan\nCelebrations: They don’t eat mooncakes, but glutinous rice dumplings instead.\nSouth Korea\nCelebrations: Visit relatives, eat sponge cake, admire the moon while enjoying drinking, and worship ancestors.\nVietnam\nCelebrations: This is the festival for children. Adults guess lantern riddles and watch the moon, children play around, and various toys and foods are provided.\nThailand\nCelebrations: worship Guanyin Bodhisattva and the Eight Immortals with a peach-shaped cake.\nSingapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines\nCelebrations: Similar to Chinese customs, activities such as eating moon cakes, dragon and lion dances, costumes and float parades with decorated colorful lanterns.\nAs well as this, countries including Iran and India have a festival which is related to the moon, but it is just a coincidence and not in any way related to Chinese traditions.\nHave a question? Or can't wait to immerse yourself in the engaging journey of Chinese culture? Send us a message! Our top China specialist is ready to assist and connect with you without delay!","attrs_markdown":"[![China Educational Tours](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/pic\/logo-guide.png)](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/)\n\nBreak culture barriers, Experience authentic China\n\n[Plan A TripCustomize](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/make-my-trip.htm)\n\n- [School Trips](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/educational-student-tours.htm)\n  China School Trips\n  \n  - [University Students](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/tour\/china-tour-for-university-students.htm)\n  - [High School Students](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/tour\/school-trip-for-high-school-students.htm)\n  - [Middle School Students](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/tour\/grade-8-and-9-educational-tour-to-china.htm)\n  \n  - [Sister School Tour](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/tour\/custom-designed-tour-for-sister-schools.htm)\n  - [MBA Focus Trip](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/tour\/mba-business-focus-tour.htm)\n  - 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Mid-Autumn Festival\n\n# Mid-Autumn Festival 2026\n![Mid-Autumn Festival 2026](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/image\/moon-festival\/mid-autumn-festival.jpg)\n\n**The Mid-Autumn Festival**, a traditional Chinese festival, falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. **In the Lunar Calendar that is the middle of Autumn**, which is how it gets its name. **The official holiday in 2026 will be on September 25th.**\n\n**How many days does the Mid-Autumn Festival last in 2026?**  \n In mainland China, the Mid-Autumn Festival generally has a three-day holiday.  \n In Hong Kong and Taiwan, people get one day off from work to celebrate the moon festival.\n\n![Moon Festival Infographic](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/image\/culture\/moon-festival-infographic.jpg)\n\nMid-Autumn Festival Infographic\n\n**Basic Facts**\n\n- **Chinese**: 中秋节 zhōngqiūjié\n- **History**: Considered to be the official holiday during the Tang Dynasty, it has been celebrated for about 1300 years.\n- **Date**: Falls on the 15th August in the Lunar Calendar\n- **Popular Food**: Mooncakes, Crab, Pomelo, Duck.\n- **Celebrations**: Family reunion dinner, eat mooncakes, admire the full moon, guess lantern riddles.\n- **Legends**: The Lady Chang’e Flying to the Moon, Hou Yi Making Cakes, Wu Gang Cleaving the Sweet Osmanthus Tree, Jade Rabbit Mashing Herbs.\n\n**The Mid-Autumn Festival dates:**\n\n| Year | Date |\n|---|---|\n| **2026** | **September 25** |\n| 2027 | September 15 |\n| 2028 | October 3 |\n| 2029 | September 22 |\n| 2030 | September 12 |\n| 2031 | October 1 |\n| 2032 | September 19 |\n| 2033 | September 8 |\n| 2034 | September 27 |\n| 2035 | September 16 |\n\n**It is a time for family reunions**, starting with a delicious meal together with family members, and then a time to admire the bright moon and [eat moon cakes](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/guide\/mid-autumn-festival-mooncake.htm). There are many fascinating [legends](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/guide\/mid-autumn-festival-4-legends.htm) about the festival, including The Lady Chang’e Flying to the Moon, Jade Rabbit Mashing Herbs, and Wu Gang Cutting Sweet Osmanthus Tree. These stories add romantic charm to this festival.\n\nWith the constant evolution of the customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival from ancient times until now, there are various ways that people celebrate. Within China’s vast landscape and numerous populace, a lot of activities take place in different areas, expressing the best wishes of a whole family, just as the romantic Chinese [poem](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/guide\/mid-autumn-festival-2-popular-poems.htm \"2 Popular Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Poems\") says “May we live long and share the beauty of the moon together, even if we are hundreds of miles apart.”\n\n## How Chinese Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Ancient and Modern Times\n### Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival\nMany different versions of the Mid-Autumn Festival are popular in folk lore. It is generally believed that it originally related to ancient emperors’ worship activities, but there is another version about agricultural production. Autumn is a season for harvests, the constant reaping of crops and fruits. Farmers celebrate the sheer bliss of harvest by assigning the day in the middle of 8th month in the lunar calendar for celebration. They celebrate not only to express their gratitude to the moon god and nature, but also to expect protection and happiness in the future.\n\n### Development of the Mid-Autumn Festival\nThe moon is brighter and rounder on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. The Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history of development from ancient times. In the feudal society, emperors used to worship the sun in spring and sacrifice to the moon in autumn. Later, nobleman and scholars followed suit to appreciate the bright moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival. In the Zhou Dynasty, people arranged an altar by placing moon cakes, watermelons, apples, red dates, plums, grapes and other sacrifices, in which moon cakes and lotus-shaped watermelons were absolutely vital for symbolizing family harmony. This kind of custom gradually prevailed among folk and became a traditional activity. Right up until the Tang Dynasty, people increasingly paid attention to offering sacrifices to the moon, and so the Mid-Autumn Festival became a permanent festival. On the day, people looked up the full moon to expect family reunion. People far away from home also expressed their homesickness by gazing at the moon.\n\n**In ancient times**, the custom varied in different periods. *In the Song Dynasty*, all men and women, both adults and children, whether rich or poor, all of them put on adult clothes to burn incense and worship the moon, to express wishes, and to pray for happiness. *In the South Dynasty*, friends and families presented moon cakes to each other. *Since the Ming and the Qing Dynasty*, the customs on Mid-Autumn Festival were more popular. They kept traditions which included burning incense, admiring sweet Osmanthus flowers, setting towers alight, burning pagodas, performing the fire dragon, and displaying lanterns.\n\nToday, some customs have disappeared in the city centers, but eating moon cakes and holding a banquet for families are important activities. Everyone prays for happiness in the future of the whole family.\n\nAlso see [How do Ethnic Minorities Celebrate the Mid-Autumn?](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/guide\/mid-autumn-festival-how-to-ethnic-minorities-celebrate.htm)\n\n## Mid-Autumn Festival in Other Countries\n![Kimono Lady](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/media\/image\/2019-06\/15616266698837.jpg)\n\nPeople dressed kimono to celebrate the festival  \n Photo by Riccardo Trimeloni on Unsplash\n\nDue to the influence of Chinese Culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also held in other neighboring countries, after spreading to Japan about 1000 years ago.\n\n### Japan\nCelebrations: They don’t eat mooncakes, but glutinous rice dumplings instead.\n\n### South Korea\nCelebrations: Visit relatives, eat sponge cake, admire the moon while enjoying drinking, and worship ancestors.\n\n### Vietnam\nCelebrations: This is the festival for children. Adults guess lantern riddles and watch the moon, children play around, and various toys and foods are provided.\n\n### Thailand\nCelebrations: worship Guanyin Bodhisattva and the Eight Immortals with a peach-shaped cake.\n\n### Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines\nCelebrations: Similar to Chinese customs, activities such as eating moon cakes, dragon and lion dances, costumes and float parades with decorated colorful lanterns.\n\nAs well as this, countries including Iran and India have a festival which is related to the moon, but it is just a coincidence and not in any way related to Chinese traditions.\n\nHave a question? Or can't wait to immerse yourself in the engaging journey of Chinese culture? Send us a message! 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There are many fascinating [legends](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/guide\/mid-autumn-festival-4-legends.htm) about the festival, including The Lady Chang’e Flying to the Moon, Jade Rabbit Mashing Herbs, and Wu Gang Cutting Sweet Osmanthus Tree. These stories add romantic charm to this festival.\n\nWith the constant evolution of the customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival from ancient times until now, there are various ways that people celebrate. Within China’s vast landscape and numerous populace, a lot of activities take place in different areas, expressing the best wishes of a whole family, just as the romantic Chinese [poem](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/guide\/mid-autumn-festival-2-popular-poems.htm \"2 Popular Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Poems\") says “May we live long and share the beauty of the moon together, even if we are hundreds of miles apart.”\n\n## How Chinese Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Ancient and Modern Times\n### Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival\nMany different versions of the Mid-Autumn Festival are popular in folk lore. It is generally believed that it originally related to ancient emperors’ worship activities, but there is another version about agricultural production. Autumn is a season for harvests, the constant reaping of crops and fruits. Farmers celebrate the sheer bliss of harvest by assigning the day in the middle of 8th month in the lunar calendar for celebration. They celebrate not only to express their gratitude to the moon god and nature, but also to expect protection and happiness in the future.\n\n### Development of the Mid-Autumn Festival\nThe moon is brighter and rounder on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. The Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history of development from ancient times. In the feudal society, emperors used to worship the sun in spring and sacrifice to the moon in autumn. Later, nobleman and scholars followed suit to appreciate the bright moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival. In the Zhou Dynasty, people arranged an altar by placing moon cakes, watermelons, apples, red dates, plums, grapes and other sacrifices, in which moon cakes and lotus-shaped watermelons were absolutely vital for symbolizing family harmony. This kind of custom gradually prevailed among folk and became a traditional activity. Right up until the Tang Dynasty, people increasingly paid attention to offering sacrifices to the moon, and so the Mid-Autumn Festival became a permanent festival. On the day, people looked up the full moon to expect family reunion. People far away from home also expressed their homesickness by gazing at the moon.\n\n**In ancient times**, the custom varied in different periods. *In the Song Dynasty*, all men and women, both adults and children, whether rich or poor, all of them put on adult clothes to burn incense and worship the moon, to express wishes, and to pray for happiness. *In the South Dynasty*, friends and families presented moon cakes to each other. *Since the Ming and the Qing Dynasty*, the customs on Mid-Autumn Festival were more popular. They kept traditions which included burning incense, admiring sweet Osmanthus flowers, setting towers alight, burning pagodas, performing the fire dragon, and displaying lanterns.\n\nToday, some customs have disappeared in the city centers, but eating moon cakes and holding a banquet for families are important activities. Everyone prays for happiness in the future of the whole family.\n\nAlso see [How do Ethnic Minorities Celebrate the Mid-Autumn?](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/guide\/mid-autumn-festival-how-to-ethnic-minorities-celebrate.htm)\n\n## Mid-Autumn Festival in Other Countries\n![Kimono Lady](https:\/\/www.chinaeducationaltours.com\/media\/image\/2019-06\/15616266698837.jpg)\n\nPeople dressed kimono to celebrate the festival  \n Photo by Riccardo Trimeloni on Unsplash\n\nDue to the influence of Chinese Culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also held in other neighboring countries, after spreading to Japan about 1000 years ago.\n\n### Japan\nCelebrations: They don’t eat mooncakes, but glutinous rice dumplings instead.\n\n### South Korea\nCelebrations: Visit relatives, eat sponge cake, admire the moon while enjoying drinking, and worship ancestors.\n\n### Vietnam\nCelebrations: This is the festival for children. 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Boilerpipe Text	The Mid-Autumn Festival , a traditional Chinese festival, falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. In the Lunar Calendar that is the middle of Autumn , which is how it gets its name. The official holiday in 2026 will be on September 25th . How many days does the Mid-Autumn Festival last in 2026? In mainland China, the Mid-Autumn Festival generally has a three-day holiday. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, people get one day off from work to celebrate the moon festival. Mid-Autumn Festival Infographic Basic Facts Chinese : 中秋节 zhōngqiūjié History : Considered to be the official holiday during the Tang Dynasty, it has been celebrated for about 1300 years. Date : Falls on the 15th August in the Lunar Calendar Popular Food : Mooncakes, Crab, Pomelo, Duck. Celebrations : Family reunion dinner, eat mooncakes, admire the full moon, guess lantern riddles. Legends : The Lady Chang’e Flying to the Moon, Hou Yi Making Cakes, Wu Gang Cleaving the Sweet Osmanthus Tree, Jade Rabbit Mashing Herbs. The Mid-Autumn Festival dates: Year Date 2026 September 25 2027 September 15 2028 October 3 2029 September 22 2030 September 12 2031 October 1 2032 September 19 2033 September 8 2034 September 27 2035 September 16 It is a time for family reunions , starting with a delicious meal together with family members, and then a time to admire the bright moon and eat moon cakes . There are many fascinating legends about the festival, including The Lady Chang’e Flying to the Moon, Jade Rabbit Mashing Herbs, and Wu Gang Cutting Sweet Osmanthus Tree. These stories add romantic charm to this festival. With the constant evolution of the customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival from ancient times until now, there are various ways that people celebrate. Within China’s vast landscape and numerous populace, a lot of activities take place in different areas, expressing the best wishes of a whole family, just as the romantic Chinese poem says “May we live long and share the beauty of the moon together, even if we are hundreds of miles apart.” How Chinese Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Ancient and Modern Times Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival Many different versions of the Mid-Autumn Festival are popular in folk lore. It is generally believed that it originally related to ancient emperors’ worship activities, but there is another version about agricultural production. Autumn is a season for harvests, the constant reaping of crops and fruits. Farmers celebrate the sheer bliss of harvest by assigning the day in the middle of 8th month in the lunar calendar for celebration. They celebrate not only to express their gratitude to the moon god and nature, but also to expect protection and happiness in the future. Development of the Mid-Autumn Festival The moon is brighter and rounder on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. The Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history of development from ancient times. In the feudal society, emperors used to worship the sun in spring and sacrifice to the moon in autumn. Later, nobleman and scholars followed suit to appreciate the bright moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival. In the Zhou Dynasty, people arranged an altar by placing moon cakes, watermelons, apples, red dates, plums, grapes and other sacrifices, in which moon cakes and lotus-shaped watermelons were absolutely vital for symbolizing family harmony. This kind of custom gradually prevailed among folk and became a traditional activity. Right up until the Tang Dynasty, people increasingly paid attention to offering sacrifices to the moon, and so the Mid-Autumn Festival became a permanent festival. On the day, people looked up the full moon to expect family reunion. People far away from home also expressed their homesickness by gazing at the moon. In ancient times , the custom varied in different periods. In the Song Dynasty , all men and women, both adults and children, whether rich or poor, all of them put on adult clothes to burn incense and worship the moon, to express wishes, and to pray for happiness. In the South Dynasty , friends and families presented moon cakes to each other. Since the Ming and the Qing Dynasty , the customs on Mid-Autumn Festival were more popular. They kept traditions which included burning incense, admiring sweet Osmanthus flowers, setting towers alight, burning pagodas, performing the fire dragon, and displaying lanterns. Today, some customs have disappeared in the city centers, but eating moon cakes and holding a banquet for families are important activities. Everyone prays for happiness in the future of the whole family. Also see How do Ethnic Minorities Celebrate the Mid-Autumn? Mid-Autumn Festival in Other Countries People dressed kimono to celebrate the festival Photo by Riccardo Trimeloni on Unsplash Due to the influence of Chinese Culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also held in other neighboring countries, after spreading to Japan about 1000 years ago. Japan Celebrations: They don’t eat mooncakes, but glutinous rice dumplings instead. South Korea Celebrations: Visit relatives, eat sponge cake, admire the moon while enjoying drinking, and worship ancestors. Vietnam Celebrations: This is the festival for children. Adults guess lantern riddles and watch the moon, children play around, and various toys and foods are provided. Thailand Celebrations: worship Guanyin Bodhisattva and the Eight Immortals with a peach-shaped cake. Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines Celebrations: Similar to Chinese customs, activities such as eating moon cakes, dragon and lion dances, costumes and float parades with decorated colorful lanterns. As well as this, countries including Iran and India have a festival which is related to the moon, but it is just a coincidence and not in any way related to Chinese traditions. Have a question? Or can't wait to immerse yourself in the engaging journey of Chinese culture? Send us a message! Our top China specialist is ready to assist and connect with you without delay!
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[Home](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/) 2. [Chinese Culture](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/chinese-culture.htm) 3. Mid-Autumn Festival # Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 ![Mid-Autumn Festival 2026](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/image/moon-festival/mid-autumn-festival.jpg) The Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. In the Lunar Calendar that is the middle of Autumn, which is how it gets its name. The official holiday in 2026 will be on September 25th. How many days does the Mid-Autumn Festival last in 2026? In mainland China, the Mid-Autumn Festival generally has a three-day holiday. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, people get one day off from work to celebrate the moon festival. ![Moon Festival Infographic](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/image/culture/moon-festival-infographic.jpg) Mid-Autumn Festival Infographic Basic Facts - Chinese: 中秋节 zhōngqiūjié - History: Considered to be the official holiday during the Tang Dynasty, it has been celebrated for about 1300 years. - Date: Falls on the 15th August in the Lunar Calendar - Popular Food: Mooncakes, Crab, Pomelo, Duck. - Celebrations: Family reunion dinner, eat mooncakes, admire the full moon, guess lantern riddles. - Legends: The Lady Chang’e Flying to the Moon, Hou Yi Making Cakes, Wu Gang Cleaving the Sweet Osmanthus Tree, Jade Rabbit Mashing Herbs. The Mid-Autumn Festival dates: \| Year \| Date \| \|---\|---\| \| 2026 \| September 25 \| \| 2027 \| September 15 \| \| 2028 \| October 3 \| \| 2029 \| September 22 \| \| 2030 \| September 12 \| \| 2031 \| October 1 \| \| 2032 \| September 19 \| \| 2033 \| September 8 \| \| 2034 \| September 27 \| \| 2035 \| September 16 \| It is a time for family reunions, starting with a delicious meal together with family members, and then a time to admire the bright moon and [eat moon cakes](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/mid-autumn-festival-mooncake.htm). There are many fascinating [legends](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/mid-autumn-festival-4-legends.htm) about the festival, including The Lady Chang’e Flying to the Moon, Jade Rabbit Mashing Herbs, and Wu Gang Cutting Sweet Osmanthus Tree. These stories add romantic charm to this festival. With the constant evolution of the customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival from ancient times until now, there are various ways that people celebrate. Within China’s vast landscape and numerous populace, a lot of activities take place in different areas, expressing the best wishes of a whole family, just as the romantic Chinese [poem](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/mid-autumn-festival-2-popular-poems.htm "2 Popular Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Poems") says “May we live long and share the beauty of the moon together, even if we are hundreds of miles apart.” ## How Chinese Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Ancient and Modern Times ### Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival Many different versions of the Mid-Autumn Festival are popular in folk lore. It is generally believed that it originally related to ancient emperors’ worship activities, but there is another version about agricultural production. Autumn is a season for harvests, the constant reaping of crops and fruits. Farmers celebrate the sheer bliss of harvest by assigning the day in the middle of 8th month in the lunar calendar for celebration. They celebrate not only to express their gratitude to the moon god and nature, but also to expect protection and happiness in the future. ### Development of the Mid-Autumn Festival The moon is brighter and rounder on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. The Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history of development from ancient times. In the feudal society, emperors used to worship the sun in spring and sacrifice to the moon in autumn. Later, nobleman and scholars followed suit to appreciate the bright moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival. In the Zhou Dynasty, people arranged an altar by placing moon cakes, watermelons, apples, red dates, plums, grapes and other sacrifices, in which moon cakes and lotus-shaped watermelons were absolutely vital for symbolizing family harmony. This kind of custom gradually prevailed among folk and became a traditional activity. Right up until the Tang Dynasty, people increasingly paid attention to offering sacrifices to the moon, and so the Mid-Autumn Festival became a permanent festival. On the day, people looked up the full moon to expect family reunion. People far away from home also expressed their homesickness by gazing at the moon. In ancient times, the custom varied in different periods. In the Song Dynasty, all men and women, both adults and children, whether rich or poor, all of them put on adult clothes to burn incense and worship the moon, to express wishes, and to pray for happiness. In the South Dynasty, friends and families presented moon cakes to each other. Since the Ming and the Qing Dynasty, the customs on Mid-Autumn Festival were more popular. They kept traditions which included burning incense, admiring sweet Osmanthus flowers, setting towers alight, burning pagodas, performing the fire dragon, and displaying lanterns. Today, some customs have disappeared in the city centers, but eating moon cakes and holding a banquet for families are important activities. Everyone prays for happiness in the future of the whole family. Also see [How do Ethnic Minorities Celebrate the Mid-Autumn?](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/mid-autumn-festival-how-to-ethnic-minorities-celebrate.htm) ## Mid-Autumn Festival in Other Countries ![Kimono Lady](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/media/image/2019-06/15616266698837.jpg) People dressed kimono to celebrate the festival Photo by Riccardo Trimeloni on Unsplash Due to the influence of Chinese Culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also held in other neighboring countries, after spreading to Japan about 1000 years ago. ### Japan Celebrations: They don’t eat mooncakes, but glutinous rice dumplings instead. ### South Korea Celebrations: Visit relatives, eat sponge cake, admire the moon while enjoying drinking, and worship ancestors. ### Vietnam Celebrations: This is the festival for children. Adults guess lantern riddles and watch the moon, children play around, and various toys and foods are provided. ### Thailand Celebrations: worship Guanyin Bodhisattva and the Eight Immortals with a peach-shaped cake. ### Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines Celebrations: Similar to Chinese customs, activities such as eating moon cakes, dragon and lion dances, costumes and float parades with decorated colorful lanterns. As well as this, countries including Iran and India have a festival which is related to the moon, but it is just a coincidence and not in any way related to Chinese traditions. Have a question? Or can't wait to immerse yourself in the engaging journey of Chinese culture? Send us a message! 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Readable Markdown	![Mid-Autumn Festival 2026](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/image/moon-festival/mid-autumn-festival.jpg) The Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. In the Lunar Calendar that is the middle of Autumn, which is how it gets its name. The official holiday in 2026 will be on September 25th. How many days does the Mid-Autumn Festival last in 2026? In mainland China, the Mid-Autumn Festival generally has a three-day holiday. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, people get one day off from work to celebrate the moon festival. ![Moon Festival Infographic](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/image/culture/moon-festival-infographic.jpg) Mid-Autumn Festival Infographic Basic Facts - Chinese: 中秋节 zhōngqiūjié - History: Considered to be the official holiday during the Tang Dynasty, it has been celebrated for about 1300 years. - Date: Falls on the 15th August in the Lunar Calendar - Popular Food: Mooncakes, Crab, Pomelo, Duck. - Celebrations: Family reunion dinner, eat mooncakes, admire the full moon, guess lantern riddles. - Legends: The Lady Chang’e Flying to the Moon, Hou Yi Making Cakes, Wu Gang Cleaving the Sweet Osmanthus Tree, Jade Rabbit Mashing Herbs. The Mid-Autumn Festival dates: \| Year \| Date \| \|---\|---\| \| 2026 \| September 25 \| \| 2027 \| September 15 \| \| 2028 \| October 3 \| \| 2029 \| September 22 \| \| 2030 \| September 12 \| \| 2031 \| October 1 \| \| 2032 \| September 19 \| \| 2033 \| September 8 \| \| 2034 \| September 27 \| \| 2035 \| September 16 \| It is a time for family reunions, starting with a delicious meal together with family members, and then a time to admire the bright moon and [eat moon cakes](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/mid-autumn-festival-mooncake.htm). There are many fascinating [legends](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/mid-autumn-festival-4-legends.htm) about the festival, including The Lady Chang’e Flying to the Moon, Jade Rabbit Mashing Herbs, and Wu Gang Cutting Sweet Osmanthus Tree. These stories add romantic charm to this festival. With the constant evolution of the customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival from ancient times until now, there are various ways that people celebrate. Within China’s vast landscape and numerous populace, a lot of activities take place in different areas, expressing the best wishes of a whole family, just as the romantic Chinese [poem](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/mid-autumn-festival-2-popular-poems.htm "2 Popular Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Poems") says “May we live long and share the beauty of the moon together, even if we are hundreds of miles apart.” ## How Chinese Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Ancient and Modern Times ### Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival Many different versions of the Mid-Autumn Festival are popular in folk lore. It is generally believed that it originally related to ancient emperors’ worship activities, but there is another version about agricultural production. Autumn is a season for harvests, the constant reaping of crops and fruits. Farmers celebrate the sheer bliss of harvest by assigning the day in the middle of 8th month in the lunar calendar for celebration. They celebrate not only to express their gratitude to the moon god and nature, but also to expect protection and happiness in the future. ### Development of the Mid-Autumn Festival The moon is brighter and rounder on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. The Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history of development from ancient times. In the feudal society, emperors used to worship the sun in spring and sacrifice to the moon in autumn. Later, nobleman and scholars followed suit to appreciate the bright moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival. In the Zhou Dynasty, people arranged an altar by placing moon cakes, watermelons, apples, red dates, plums, grapes and other sacrifices, in which moon cakes and lotus-shaped watermelons were absolutely vital for symbolizing family harmony. This kind of custom gradually prevailed among folk and became a traditional activity. Right up until the Tang Dynasty, people increasingly paid attention to offering sacrifices to the moon, and so the Mid-Autumn Festival became a permanent festival. On the day, people looked up the full moon to expect family reunion. People far away from home also expressed their homesickness by gazing at the moon. In ancient times, the custom varied in different periods. In the Song Dynasty, all men and women, both adults and children, whether rich or poor, all of them put on adult clothes to burn incense and worship the moon, to express wishes, and to pray for happiness. In the South Dynasty, friends and families presented moon cakes to each other. Since the Ming and the Qing Dynasty, the customs on Mid-Autumn Festival were more popular. They kept traditions which included burning incense, admiring sweet Osmanthus flowers, setting towers alight, burning pagodas, performing the fire dragon, and displaying lanterns. Today, some customs have disappeared in the city centers, but eating moon cakes and holding a banquet for families are important activities. Everyone prays for happiness in the future of the whole family. Also see [How do Ethnic Minorities Celebrate the Mid-Autumn?](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/mid-autumn-festival-how-to-ethnic-minorities-celebrate.htm) ## Mid-Autumn Festival in Other Countries ![Kimono Lady](https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/media/image/2019-06/15616266698837.jpg) People dressed kimono to celebrate the festival Photo by Riccardo Trimeloni on Unsplash Due to the influence of Chinese Culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also held in other neighboring countries, after spreading to Japan about 1000 years ago. ### Japan Celebrations: They don’t eat mooncakes, but glutinous rice dumplings instead. ### South Korea Celebrations: Visit relatives, eat sponge cake, admire the moon while enjoying drinking, and worship ancestors. ### Vietnam Celebrations: This is the festival for children. Adults guess lantern riddles and watch the moon, children play around, and various toys and foods are provided. ### Thailand Celebrations: worship Guanyin Bodhisattva and the Eight Immortals with a peach-shaped cake. ### Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines Celebrations: Similar to Chinese customs, activities such as eating moon cakes, dragon and lion dances, costumes and float parades with decorated colorful lanterns. As well as this, countries including Iran and India have a festival which is related to the moon, but it is just a coincidence and not in any way related to Chinese traditions. Have a question? Or can't wait to immerse yourself in the engaging journey of Chinese culture? Send us a message! Our top China specialist is ready to assist and connect with you without delay\!
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