When is it?
When is Mid-Autumn Festival 2028 in Taiwan?
Traditional harvest festival celebrating the full moon with mooncakes and family gatherings
Local date
Tuesday, October 3, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Taipei
How it's calculated
15th day of the 8th lunar month
Updated through 2028
History & Origins
The Story Behind Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival dates back over 3,000 years to moon worship in ancient China. It became officially recognized during the Tang Dynasty. Legend tells of Chang'e, the Moon Goddess, whose story is central to the celebration. It's one of the most important holidays in East Asian culture.
Traditions & Celebrations
How Mid-Autumn Festival is Celebrated
Families gather to admire the full moon, eat mooncakes, and light lanterns. Mooncakes with various fillings are exchanged as gifts. Children carry lanterns, and some communities hold lantern riddle games. In Vietnam, it's primarily a children's festival with lion dances.
Date Calculation
How the Mid-Autumn Festival Date is Determined
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon is at its fullest. This typically occurs in September or early October in the Gregorian calendar.
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