Mid-Autumn Festival 2016
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.
- What kind of holiday
- Mid-Autumn Festival is a statutory holiday (1 day) that falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month — the full moon. In 2026, this is Friday, September 25.
- Where it counts as statutory
- Nationwide. Government offices, banks, and schools close. Gift-giving of mooncakes peaks in the days before the holiday.
- Long weekend
- September 2026 calendar: Fri Sep 25 (Mid-Autumn Festival) + Sat-Sun Sep 26-27. A natural 3-day weekend with no tiaoxiu required.
- 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.