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Calculated Shard: 179 (from laksa034)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa179.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.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm","crawl_time":1776675447,"first_indexed_time":1499702720,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,chinahighlights!www,\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm s443","src_root_hash":"2290986613579731179","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Mid-Autumn Festival 2026: Celebration Schedule and Public Holiday","meta_descriptions":["Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhongqiu Jie (中秋节) in Chinese, also known as the Mooncake Festival or Moon Festival, is one of China’s biggest holidays. In 2026, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25th."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhongqiu Jie (中秋节) in Chinese, also known as the Mooncake Festival or Moon Festival, is one of China's biggest holidays.\nThe festival is a joyous celebration with family reunions, mooncakes, parades, and lanterns.\nIn 2026, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25th.\nMid-Autumn Festival is also a popular observance in many other Asian countries, \nsuch as Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the  Philippines, but with different names. The festival date in these countries is the same as in China.\nHow Long Is the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday\nMid-Autumn Festival Celebrations in America\nMooncake Festival Celebrations in Singapore\nMooncake Festival Celebrations in Malaysia\nHow Is the Mid-Autumn Festival's Date Determined?\nWhen Is the Best Time to Gift Mooncakes?\nHow Long Is the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday in 2026?\n1 day, on September 25th\nDifferent countries have different holiday times for this festival.\nIn China\n, the festival falls on September 25th.\nIn Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines,\nthere is no public holiday.\nMid-Autumn Festival 2026 Events in America\nDate:\n undecided\nVenue:\nChinatown Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch Street, Philadelphia, US\nIn America, one of the biggest events during the Mid-Autumn Festival is organized by Asian Americans United.\nIt usually starts at noon and continues until nighttime.\nThousands of people gather on the streets to watch performances, including music, dancing, singing, kung fu shows, and traditional Chinese opera. During this time, the streets are decorated with colorful lanterns.\nMooncake Festival 2026 Events in Singapore\nVenue:\nSmith Street, Chinatown, Singapore\nChinatown's Mid-Autumn Festival is the most famous celebration in Singapore.\nIt usually lasts from 6pm to 10pm on multiple days.\nThere are spectacular displays of illuminated sculptures and colorful street lanterns, a lantern painting competition, stage shows presenting mask-changing acts, cultural dancing, and opportunities to play with sparklers. When you feel tired from lantern walking, the food streets are a great place to satisfy your appetite.\nSee more information about the \nMooncake Festival in Singapore\n.\nMooncake Festival 2026 Events in Malaysia\nDate:\n undecided\nVenue:\n65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia\nIn Malaysia, apart from the commercial activities, the sight of thousands of red lanterns lighting up the Thean Hou Temple is a splendid spectacle admired by many visitors. See more details about the \nMooncake Festival in Malaysia\n.\nMid-Autumn Festival Dates in 2026, 2027...\nThe Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of\nthe Chinese calendar\n, which is in September or early October on the Gregorian calendar.\nYear\nDate\n2026\nSeptember 25 (Friday)\n2027\nSeptember 15 (Wednesday)\nIn the Chinese mainland\n, people usually have a three-day public holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival (using 2 weekend days for 5-day week workers, so it only uses one day of statutory holiday).\nIn Hong Kong and Macau\n, the day after the Mid-Autumn Festival is a public holiday rather than the festival date itself (unless that date falls on a Sunday, then Monday is also a holiday), because many celebration events are held at night.\nIn Singapore and Malaysia\n, the Moon Festival is not a public holiday officially.\nHow Is Mid-Autumn Festival's Date Determined?\nMid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th of the 8th lunar month in the Chinese calendar, within half a lunar month of the autumn equinox (from about Sep. 6 to Oct. 6).\nOn the Chinese lunar calendar, the 8th month is the middle month of autumn, and the 15th is its middle day.\nAs traditionally, the four seasons each have three lunar months, day 15 of month 8 is \"the middle of autumn\".\nSo it got its name.\nThe date of the festival is a full moon, and that is why it is also called the Moon Festival. On the 15th of each lunar calendar month, the moon is at its roundest and brightest, symbolizing togetherness and reunion in Chinese culture.\nWhen Is the Best Time to Gift Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival?\nA few days before the festival or on the day of the festival\nMooncakes are customarily given as gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The best time to gift mooncakes can be:\nA few days before the festival. This allows the recipients to prepare for their celebrations and include your gift in their feast.\nOn the day of the festival. Gifting on the day itself is also acceptable, especially if you are celebrating the festival together with friends or family.\nRemember, the intention is to share in the joy and beauty of the full moon, celebrate the bountiful harvest, and send wishes of longevity and happiness to your loved ones. 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The festival date in these countries is the same as in China.\n\n- [How Long Is the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#long)\n- [Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations in America](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#america)\n- [Mooncake Festival Celebrations in Singapore](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#singapore)\n- [Mooncake Festival Celebrations in Malaysia](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#malaysia)\n- [How Is the Mid-Autumn Festival's Date Determined?](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#how)\n- [When Is the Best Time to Gift Mooncakes?](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#gift)\n## How Long Is the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday in 2026?\n- **1 day, on September 25th**\n\nDifferent countries have different holiday times for this festival.\n\n**In China**, the festival falls on September 25th.\n\n**In Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines,** there is no public holiday.\n\n## Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 Events in America\n- **Date:** undecided\n- **Venue:** Chinatown Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch Street, Philadelphia, US\n\nIn America, one of the biggest events during the Mid-Autumn Festival is organized by Asian Americans United. **It usually starts at noon and continues until nighttime.** Thousands of people gather on the streets to watch performances, including music, dancing, singing, kung fu shows, and traditional Chinese opera. During this time, the streets are decorated with colorful lanterns.\n\n## Mooncake Festival 2026 Events in Singapore\n- **Venue:** Smith Street, Chinatown, Singapore\n\nChinatown's Mid-Autumn Festival is the most famous celebration in Singapore. **It usually lasts from 6pm to 10pm on multiple days.** There are spectacular displays of illuminated sculptures and colorful street lanterns, a lantern painting competition, stage shows presenting mask-changing acts, cultural dancing, and opportunities to play with sparklers. When you feel tired from lantern walking, the food streets are a great place to satisfy your appetite.\n\nSee more information about the [Mooncake Festival in Singapore](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-in-singapore.htm).\n\n## Mooncake Festival 2026 Events in Malaysia\n- **Date:** undecided\n- **Venue:** 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia\n\nIn Malaysia, apart from the commercial activities, the sight of thousands of red lanterns lighting up the Thean Hou Temple is a splendid spectacle admired by many visitors. See more details about the [Mooncake Festival in Malaysia](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-in-malaysia.htm).\n\n## Mid-Autumn Festival Dates in 2026, 2027...\nThe Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of [the Chinese calendar](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/travelguide\/guidebook\/chinese-calendar.htm), which is in September or early October on the Gregorian calendar.\n\n| Year | Date |\n|---|---|\n| 2026 | September 25 (Friday) |\n| 2027 | September 15 (Wednesday) |\n\n**In the Chinese mainland**, people usually have a three-day public holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival (using 2 weekend days for 5-day week workers, so it only uses one day of statutory holiday).\n\n**In Hong Kong and Macau**, the day after the Mid-Autumn Festival is a public holiday rather than the festival date itself (unless that date falls on a Sunday, then Monday is also a holiday), because many celebration events are held at night.\n\n**In Singapore and Malaysia**, the Moon Festival is not a public holiday officially.\n\n## How Is Mid-Autumn Festival's Date Determined?\nMid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th of the 8th lunar month in the Chinese calendar, within half a lunar month of the autumn equinox (from about Sep. 6 to Oct. 6).\n\nOn the Chinese lunar calendar, the 8th month is the middle month of autumn, and the 15th is its middle day. **As traditionally, the four seasons each have three lunar months, day 15 of month 8 is \"the middle of autumn\".** So it got its name.\n\nThe date of the festival is a full moon, and that is why it is also called the Moon Festival. On the 15th of each lunar calendar month, the moon is at its roundest and brightest, symbolizing togetherness and reunion in Chinese culture.\n\n## When Is the Best Time to Gift Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival?\n- **A few days before the festival or on the day of the festival**\n\nMooncakes are customarily given as gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The best time to gift mooncakes can be:\n\nA few days before the festival. This allows the recipients to prepare for their celebrations and include your gift in their feast.\n\nOn the day of the festival. Gifting on the day itself is also acceptable, especially if you are celebrating the festival together with friends or family.\n\nRemember, the intention is to share in the joy and beauty of the full moon, celebrate the bountiful harvest, and send wishes of longevity and happiness to your loved ones. 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"**Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhongqiu Jie (中秋节) in Chinese, also known as the Mooncake Festival or Moon Festival, is one of China's biggest holidays.** The festival is a joyous celebration with family reunions, mooncakes, parades, and lanterns.\n\nIn 2026, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25th.\n\n**Mid-Autumn Festival is also a popular observance in many other Asian countries,** such as Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, but with different names. The festival date in these countries is the same as in China.\n\n- [How Long Is the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#long)\n- [Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations in America](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#america)\n- [Mooncake Festival Celebrations in Singapore](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#singapore)\n- [Mooncake Festival Celebrations in Malaysia](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#malaysia)\n- [How Is the Mid-Autumn Festival's Date Determined?](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#how)\n- [When Is the Best Time to Gift Mooncakes?](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#gift)\n## How Long Is the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday in 2026?\n- **1 day, on September 25th**\n\nDifferent countries have different holiday times for this festival.\n\n**In China**, the festival falls on September 25th.\n\n**In Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines,** there is no public holiday.\n\n## Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 Events in America\n- **Date:** undecided\n- **Venue:** Chinatown Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch Street, Philadelphia, US\n\nIn America, one of the biggest events during the Mid-Autumn Festival is organized by Asian Americans United. **It usually starts at noon and continues until nighttime.** Thousands of people gather on the streets to watch performances, including music, dancing, singing, kung fu shows, and traditional Chinese opera. During this time, the streets are decorated with colorful lanterns.\n\n## Mooncake Festival 2026 Events in Singapore\n- **Venue:** Smith Street, Chinatown, Singapore\n\nChinatown's Mid-Autumn Festival is the most famous celebration in Singapore. **It usually lasts from 6pm to 10pm on multiple days.** There are spectacular displays of illuminated sculptures and colorful street lanterns, a lantern painting competition, stage shows presenting mask-changing acts, cultural dancing, and opportunities to play with sparklers. When you feel tired from lantern walking, the food streets are a great place to satisfy your appetite.\n\nSee more information about the [Mooncake Festival in Singapore](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-in-singapore.htm).\n\n## Mooncake Festival 2026 Events in Malaysia\n- **Date:** undecided\n- **Venue:** 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia\n\nIn Malaysia, apart from the commercial activities, the sight of thousands of red lanterns lighting up the Thean Hou Temple is a splendid spectacle admired by many visitors. See more details about the [Mooncake Festival in Malaysia](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-in-malaysia.htm).\n\n## Mid-Autumn Festival Dates in 2026, 2027...\nThe Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of [the Chinese calendar](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/travelguide\/guidebook\/chinese-calendar.htm), which is in September or early October on the Gregorian calendar.\n\n| Year | Date |\n|---|---|\n| 2026 | September 25 (Friday) |\n| 2027 | September 15 (Wednesday) |\n\n**In the Chinese mainland**, people usually have a three-day public holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival (using 2 weekend days for 5-day week workers, so it only uses one day of statutory holiday).\n\n**In Hong Kong and Macau**, the day after the Mid-Autumn Festival is a public holiday rather than the festival date itself (unless that date falls on a Sunday, then Monday is also a holiday), because many celebration events are held at night.\n\n**In Singapore and Malaysia**, the Moon Festival is not a public holiday officially.\n\n## How Is Mid-Autumn Festival's Date Determined?\nMid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th of the 8th lunar month in the Chinese calendar, within half a lunar month of the autumn equinox (from about Sep. 6 to Oct. 6).\n\nOn the Chinese lunar calendar, the 8th month is the middle month of autumn, and the 15th is its middle day. **As traditionally, the four seasons each have three lunar months, day 15 of month 8 is \"the middle of autumn\".** So it got its name.\n\nThe date of the festival is a full moon, and that is why it is also called the Moon Festival. On the 15th of each lunar calendar month, the moon is at its roundest and brightest, symbolizing togetherness and reunion in Chinese culture.\n\n## When Is the Best Time to Gift Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival?\n- **A few days before the festival or on the day of the festival**\n\nMooncakes are customarily given as gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The best time to gift mooncakes can be:\n\nA few days before the festival. This allows the recipients to prepare for their celebrations and include your gift in their feast.\n\nOn the day of the festival. Gifting on the day itself is also acceptable, especially if you are celebrating the festival together with friends or family.\n\nRemember, the intention is to share in the joy and beauty of the full moon, celebrate the bountiful harvest, and send wishes of longevity and happiness to your loved ones. Therefore, your timing should correspond with these intentions.\n\n**Want to share the Mid-Autumn Festival story with your family?** The 3-minute video below will show you all about it.\n\n## You Might Also Like\n[How to Eat Mooncakes during Mid-Autumn Festival: 12 Useful Tips to Help You Eat Without Shame](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-how-to-eat-mooncakes.htm)\n\n[10 Popular Mid-Autumn Festival Greetings](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-greeting.htm)\n\n[Top 3 Mid-Autumn Festival Stories](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-story.htm)\n\n[Top 10 Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions and Activities](https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/festivals\/mid-autumn-festival-tradition.htm)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhongqiu Jie (中秋节) in Chinese, also known as the Mooncake Festival or Moon Festival, is one of China's biggest holidays. The festival is a joyous celebration with family reunions, mooncakes, parades, and lanterns. In 2026, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25th. Mid-Autumn Festival is also a popular observance in many other Asian countries, such as Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, but with different names. The festival date in these countries is the same as in China. How Long Is the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations in America Mooncake Festival Celebrations in Singapore Mooncake Festival Celebrations in Malaysia How Is the Mid-Autumn Festival's Date Determined? When Is the Best Time to Gift Mooncakes? How Long Is the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday in 2026? 1 day, on September 25th Different countries have different holiday times for this festival. In China , the festival falls on September 25th. In Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, there is no public holiday. Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 Events in America Date: undecided Venue: Chinatown Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch Street, Philadelphia, US In America, one of the biggest events during the Mid-Autumn Festival is organized by Asian Americans United. It usually starts at noon and continues until nighttime. Thousands of people gather on the streets to watch performances, including music, dancing, singing, kung fu shows, and traditional Chinese opera. During this time, the streets are decorated with colorful lanterns. Mooncake Festival 2026 Events in Singapore Venue: Smith Street, Chinatown, Singapore Chinatown's Mid-Autumn Festival is the most famous celebration in Singapore. It usually lasts from 6pm to 10pm on multiple days. There are spectacular displays of illuminated sculptures and colorful street lanterns, a lantern painting competition, stage shows presenting mask-changing acts, cultural dancing, and opportunities to play with sparklers. When you feel tired from lantern walking, the food streets are a great place to satisfy your appetite. See more information about the Mooncake Festival in Singapore . Mooncake Festival 2026 Events in Malaysia Date: undecided Venue: 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In Malaysia, apart from the commercial activities, the sight of thousands of red lanterns lighting up the Thean Hou Temple is a splendid spectacle admired by many visitors. See more details about the Mooncake Festival in Malaysia . Mid-Autumn Festival Dates in 2026, 2027... The Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar , which is in September or early October on the Gregorian calendar. Year Date 2026 September 25 (Friday) 2027 September 15 (Wednesday) In the Chinese mainland , people usually have a three-day public holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival (using 2 weekend days for 5-day week workers, so it only uses one day of statutory holiday). In Hong Kong and Macau , the day after the Mid-Autumn Festival is a public holiday rather than the festival date itself (unless that date falls on a Sunday, then Monday is also a holiday), because many celebration events are held at night. In Singapore and Malaysia , the Moon Festival is not a public holiday officially. How Is Mid-Autumn Festival's Date Determined? Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th of the 8th lunar month in the Chinese calendar, within half a lunar month of the autumn equinox (from about Sep. 6 to Oct. 6). On the Chinese lunar calendar, the 8th month is the middle month of autumn, and the 15th is its middle day. As traditionally, the four seasons each have three lunar months, day 15 of month 8 is "the middle of autumn". So it got its name. The date of the festival is a full moon, and that is why it is also called the Moon Festival. On the 15th of each lunar calendar month, the moon is at its roundest and brightest, symbolizing togetherness and reunion in Chinese culture. When Is the Best Time to Gift Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival? A few days before the festival or on the day of the festival Mooncakes are customarily given as gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The best time to gift mooncakes can be: A few days before the festival. This allows the recipients to prepare for their celebrations and include your gift in their feast. On the day of the festival. Gifting on the day itself is also acceptable, especially if you are celebrating the festival together with friends or family. Remember, the intention is to share in the joy and beauty of the full moon, celebrate the bountiful harvest, and send wishes of longevity and happiness to your loved ones. Therefore, your timing should correspond with these intentions. Want to share the Mid-Autumn Festival story with your family? The 3-minute video below will show you all about it. You Might Also Like How to Eat Mooncakes during Mid-Autumn Festival: 12 Useful Tips to Help You Eat Without Shame 10 Popular Mid-Autumn Festival Greetings Top 3 Mid-Autumn Festival Stories Top 10 Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions and Activities
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The festival is a joyous celebration with family reunions, mooncakes, parades, and lanterns. In 2026, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25th. Mid-Autumn Festival is also a popular observance in many other Asian countries, such as Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, but with different names. 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There are spectacular displays of illuminated sculptures and colorful street lanterns, a lantern painting competition, stage shows presenting mask-changing acts, cultural dancing, and opportunities to play with sparklers. When you feel tired from lantern walking, the food streets are a great place to satisfy your appetite. See more information about the [Mooncake Festival in Singapore](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-in-singapore.htm). ## Mooncake Festival 2026 Events in Malaysia - Date: undecided - Venue: 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In Malaysia, apart from the commercial activities, the sight of thousands of red lanterns lighting up the Thean Hou Temple is a splendid spectacle admired by many visitors. See more details about the [Mooncake Festival in Malaysia](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-in-malaysia.htm). ## Mid-Autumn Festival Dates in 2026, 2027... The Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of [the Chinese calendar](https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/guidebook/chinese-calendar.htm), which is in September or early October on the Gregorian calendar. \| Year \| Date \| \|---\|---\| \| 2026 \| September 25 (Friday) \| \| 2027 \| September 15 (Wednesday) \| In the Chinese mainland, people usually have a three-day public holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival (using 2 weekend days for 5-day week workers, so it only uses one day of statutory holiday). In Hong Kong and Macau, the day after the Mid-Autumn Festival is a public holiday rather than the festival date itself (unless that date falls on a Sunday, then Monday is also a holiday), because many celebration events are held at night. In Singapore and Malaysia, the Moon Festival is not a public holiday officially. ## How Is Mid-Autumn Festival's Date Determined? Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th of the 8th lunar month in the Chinese calendar, within half a lunar month of the autumn equinox (from about Sep. 6 to Oct. 6). On the Chinese lunar calendar, the 8th month is the middle month of autumn, and the 15th is its middle day. As traditionally, the four seasons each have three lunar months, day 15 of month 8 is "the middle of autumn". So it got its name. The date of the festival is a full moon, and that is why it is also called the Moon Festival. On the 15th of each lunar calendar month, the moon is at its roundest and brightest, symbolizing togetherness and reunion in Chinese culture. ## When Is the Best Time to Gift Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival? - A few days before the festival or on the day of the festival Mooncakes are customarily given as gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The best time to gift mooncakes can be: A few days before the festival. This allows the recipients to prepare for their celebrations and include your gift in their feast. On the day of the festival. Gifting on the day itself is also acceptable, especially if you are celebrating the festival together with friends or family. Remember, the intention is to share in the joy and beauty of the full moon, celebrate the bountiful harvest, and send wishes of longevity and happiness to your loved ones. Therefore, your timing should correspond with these intentions. Want to share the Mid-Autumn Festival story with your family? 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Readable Markdown	Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhongqiu Jie (中秋节) in Chinese, also known as the Mooncake Festival or Moon Festival, is one of China's biggest holidays. The festival is a joyous celebration with family reunions, mooncakes, parades, and lanterns. In 2026, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25th. Mid-Autumn Festival is also a popular observance in many other Asian countries, such as Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, but with different names. The festival date in these countries is the same as in China. - [How Long Is the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#long) - [Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations in America](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#america) - [Mooncake Festival Celebrations in Singapore](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#singapore) - [Mooncake Festival Celebrations in Malaysia](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#malaysia) - [How Is the Mid-Autumn Festival's Date Determined?](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#how) - [When Is the Best Time to Gift Mooncakes?](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-date.htm#gift) ## How Long Is the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday in 2026? - 1 day, on September 25th Different countries have different holiday times for this festival. In China, the festival falls on September 25th. In Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, there is no public holiday. ## Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 Events in America - Date: undecided - Venue: Chinatown Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch Street, Philadelphia, US In America, one of the biggest events during the Mid-Autumn Festival is organized by Asian Americans United. It usually starts at noon and continues until nighttime. Thousands of people gather on the streets to watch performances, including music, dancing, singing, kung fu shows, and traditional Chinese opera. During this time, the streets are decorated with colorful lanterns. ## Mooncake Festival 2026 Events in Singapore - Venue: Smith Street, Chinatown, Singapore Chinatown's Mid-Autumn Festival is the most famous celebration in Singapore. It usually lasts from 6pm to 10pm on multiple days. There are spectacular displays of illuminated sculptures and colorful street lanterns, a lantern painting competition, stage shows presenting mask-changing acts, cultural dancing, and opportunities to play with sparklers. When you feel tired from lantern walking, the food streets are a great place to satisfy your appetite. See more information about the [Mooncake Festival in Singapore](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-in-singapore.htm). ## Mooncake Festival 2026 Events in Malaysia - Date: undecided - Venue: 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In Malaysia, apart from the commercial activities, the sight of thousands of red lanterns lighting up the Thean Hou Temple is a splendid spectacle admired by many visitors. See more details about the [Mooncake Festival in Malaysia](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-in-malaysia.htm). ## Mid-Autumn Festival Dates in 2026, 2027... The Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of [the Chinese calendar](https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/guidebook/chinese-calendar.htm), which is in September or early October on the Gregorian calendar. \| Year \| Date \| \|---\|---\| \| 2026 \| September 25 (Friday) \| \| 2027 \| September 15 (Wednesday) \| In the Chinese mainland, people usually have a three-day public holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival (using 2 weekend days for 5-day week workers, so it only uses one day of statutory holiday). In Hong Kong and Macau, the day after the Mid-Autumn Festival is a public holiday rather than the festival date itself (unless that date falls on a Sunday, then Monday is also a holiday), because many celebration events are held at night. In Singapore and Malaysia, the Moon Festival is not a public holiday officially. ## How Is Mid-Autumn Festival's Date Determined? Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th of the 8th lunar month in the Chinese calendar, within half a lunar month of the autumn equinox (from about Sep. 6 to Oct. 6). On the Chinese lunar calendar, the 8th month is the middle month of autumn, and the 15th is its middle day. As traditionally, the four seasons each have three lunar months, day 15 of month 8 is "the middle of autumn". So it got its name. The date of the festival is a full moon, and that is why it is also called the Moon Festival. On the 15th of each lunar calendar month, the moon is at its roundest and brightest, symbolizing togetherness and reunion in Chinese culture. ## When Is the Best Time to Gift Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival? - A few days before the festival or on the day of the festival Mooncakes are customarily given as gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The best time to gift mooncakes can be: A few days before the festival. This allows the recipients to prepare for their celebrations and include your gift in their feast. On the day of the festival. Gifting on the day itself is also acceptable, especially if you are celebrating the festival together with friends or family. Remember, the intention is to share in the joy and beauty of the full moon, celebrate the bountiful harvest, and send wishes of longevity and happiness to your loved ones. Therefore, your timing should correspond with these intentions. Want to share the Mid-Autumn Festival story with your family? The 3-minute video below will show you all about it. ## You Might Also Like [How to Eat Mooncakes during Mid-Autumn Festival: 12 Useful Tips to Help You Eat Without Shame](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-how-to-eat-mooncakes.htm) [10 Popular Mid-Autumn Festival Greetings](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-greeting.htm) [Top 3 Mid-Autumn Festival Stories](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-story.htm) [Top 10 Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions and Activities](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-tradition.htm)
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