Zhongyuan Festival in 2026

2026-08-27 · Understand the seventh lunar month’s midpoint, distinguish a festival date from local observances, and approach community activities with context and respect.

Zhongyuan Festival

27 August 2026

Thursday · 70 day(s) ago

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Chinese lunar date: month 7, day 15

Dates follow the regular Chinese lunar month. Chinese New Year's Eve is the day before the next lunar year, so it is not always day 30. Check official local announcements separately for public holidays.

Zhongyuan Festival · 2026–2028
YearGregorian dateDay
2026 ↗27 August 2026Thursday
2027 ↗16 August 2027Monday
2028 ↗3 September 2028Sunday
Chinese festival dates

Chinese festival dates

2026-08-27 · Thursday · Lunar year 2026 · month 7, day 15

Dates follow the regular Chinese lunar month. Chinese New Year's Eve is the day before the next lunar year, so it is not always day 30. Check official local announcements separately for public holidays.

2026 / 8: date comparison · Gregorian–Chinese lunar converter

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