Mid-Autumn Festival 2016
ZH中秋节
Do you get the day off?
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- 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.
Same holiday, other years
Nearby in China
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