Mid-Autumn Festival 2014
ZH中秋节
Do you get the day off?
- The date, and why
- The 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival observed window runs from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 — a 3-day break with no makeup work required.
- Where it counts as statutory
- Nationwide. Government offices, banks, and schools close. Gift-giving of mooncakes peaks in the days before the holiday.
- What closes
- Government offices and banks close. Popular parks and scenic areas for moon-viewing can be crowded. Mooncake shops and bakeries see peak demand.
- Where the name comes from
- Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) celebrates the harvest moon. Families gather to admire the full moon, eat mooncakes, and light lanterns. The festival symbolizes family reunion.