The 2026 Great Foot Mid-Autumn Festival will be celebrated on September 29, 2026. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday that typically falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. This year, the festival will occur on a Thursday, marking the first Thursday of the month. The date is determined by the lunar calendar, which is based on the phases of the moon and varies each year. The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated to honor the moon and to gather with family and friends. It is a time for feasting, enjoying mooncakes, and watching the full moon. The festival is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and is celebrated by millions around the world, including in the United States, where it has gained popularity among the Chinese diaspora. According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the 15th day of the eighth lunar month in 2026 corresponds to September 29 on the Gregorian calendar.