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Mid-Autumn Festival
A harvest-time celebration of family reunion under the full autumn moon.
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Festival Overview
What is Mid-Autumn Festival?
A harvest-time celebration of family reunion under the full autumn moon.
ReligionTaoism & Chinese Folk
CategoryHarvest
Celebrated inChina, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore
Duration1 day
ReachChina & East Asia
History, Origin & Significance
The Story Behind Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture. It occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar and can fall between 7 September and 8 October (inclusive) of the Gregorian calendar. On this day, the Chinese believe that the moon is at its fullest and brightest, coinciding with the time of harvest in the middle of autumn.
Source: Wikipedia — Mid-Autumn Festival
At a Glance
Celebration & Rituals
1 day of celebration
A single, focused day of observance and celebration.
Mooncake sharing
The most recognisable custom of Mid-Autumn Festival.
China & East Asia
Communities across 4 countries take part.
Mooncakes
A signature dish closely associated with the celebration.
Flavours of the Celebration
Food & Culture
No Mid-Autumn Festival celebration is complete without its signature dishes, shared with family and community throughout the festivities.
MooncakesPomeloOsmanthus wine
Customs & Practices
Traditions
The customs practised during Mid-Autumn Festival vary by region, but these are the most widely recognised.
Mooncake sharingLantern displaysMoon gazing
Duration
Mid-Autumn Festival Timeline
The Day of Celebration · Sep 25, 2026
Mooncake sharing
Where It's Celebrated
Location & Country Details
Celebrated In
🇨🇳 China🇹🇼 Taiwan🇻🇳 Vietnam🇸🇬 Singapore
Primarily celebrated in China & East Asia. Detailed country facts (capital, currency, languages) need a REST Countries API key configured — see .env.example.
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Travel Information
Best time to plan around
Typically celebrated in October.
Where to go
China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore
- Rural and regional areas often host the most authentic celebrations.
- Seasonal produce and street food are usually at their best.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Sep 25, 2026, based on the official public holiday calendar.
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