Mid-Autumn Festival Dates in 2020, 2021…
Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar, which is in September or early October on the Gregorian calendar.
In 2020 it takes place on Thursday, October 1st.
Dates of Mid-Autumn Festival 2020–2022
| Years | Dates | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | October 1 | Thursday |
| 2021 | September 21 | Tuesday |
| 2022 | September 10 | Saturday |
In the next 30 years, Mid-Autumn falls as early as September 8 (2033) and as late as October 6 (2025). All sights, restaurants, and shops will be open to take advantage of the tourism peak. Learn more about China's Public Holidays.
Why Mid-Autumn Is Celebrated at Month 8 Day 15
8 Things You Might Not Know About the Chinese Mid-Autumn FestivalIt's Mid-Way Through the Third Season
The date of the Festival is the middle of the autumn season, according to the Chinese calendar. The third lunar season "autumn" is months 7–9.
As the four seasons each have three (29- or 30-day) months on China's traditional calendars, day 15 of month 8 is "the middle of autumn".
For the Full Moon
On the 15th of each lunar month, the moon is at its roundest and brightest, symbolizing togetherness and reunion in Chinese culture.
The harvest moon (the full moon at Mid-Autumn, closest to the fall equinox) is traditionally believed to be the brightest of the year.
For Harvest Celebration
Month 8 day 15, is traditionally the time rice is supposed to mature and be harvested. So, people take this festival as an opportunity to celebrate the harvest and worship their gods to show their gratitude.
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