The Mid-Autumn Festival in Hawaii is expected to occur on September 29, 2026. As of today, there are approximately 277 days until the festival. This estimate is based on the traditional date of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which typically falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions, moon gazing, and enjoying mooncakes, a traditional Chinese pastry.

The reason for the specific date is rooted in the Chinese lunar calendar, which is based on the cycles of the moon and the sun. The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated to mark the full moon, which is believed to be the brightest and roundest of the year. In Hawaii, where the Chinese community is significant, the festival is celebrated with various cultural events, including parades, lantern displays, and mooncake festivals. The date of the festival can vary slightly each year due to the differences in the lunar calendar compared to the Gregorian calendar used in the United States. However, the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival is expected to be on September 29, with the full moon occurring on that day.