Mid-Autumn Festival 2027: Date, Mooncakes & Moon Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival 2027 is on Wednesday, 15 September 2027. Chinese lunar date: month 8, day 15.
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When is Mid-Autumn Festival 2027?
Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Wednesday, 15 September 2027, the fifteenth day of the eighth Chinese lunar month. It is also called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival. Use this date for the traditional observance, then check local event schedules separately.
Why is it called Mooncake Festival?
Sharing mooncakes is a familiar part of the celebration. The Hong Kong Tourism Board also highlights family reunions and moon viewing. Mooncakes make a recognizable seasonal gift, but family preferences and regional traditions differ; there is no single menu every household follows.
How is its date calculated?
The rule uses lunar month eight, day fifteen. It is not a fixed September date and should not be calculated by copying last year’s Gregorian date. A lunar date converter can check the correspondence, while a full-year calendar helps compare the festival with other family commitments.
Is the festival always the exact full moon?
The festival is tied to the fifteenth lunar day. That is a calendar rule, not a promise that the astronomical instant of full moon occurs on that exact local evening. Weather, location and the time of moonrise also affect what you can see. Use local observing information when planning photography.
Lanterns do not make it Lantern Festival
Mid-Autumn celebrations may include lantern displays, but the festival is distinct from Yuanxiao or Lantern Festival at the end of Chinese New Year. In 2027, Lantern Festival is on 20 February, while Mid-Autumn is on 15 September.
Planning a family evening
Agree on a meal or meeting time, check the weather if you hope to watch the Moon, and confirm any public display’s operating hours. Festivals can be celebrated over several evenings. Public-holiday arrangements may refer to the following day in some places, so consult the relevant official calendar before booking leave.