Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 — A Cultural Celebration of Reunion and Moonlight in China
Key Information about Mid-Autumn Festival 2025
General Information
October 6, 2025 | Celebrated Nationwide in China
The festival is observed all across China in cities and rural areas alike. In 2025, it aligns with the extended National Day Golden Week (October 1–8).
Themes
Reunion, gratitude, moon worship, seasonal harvest
Core traditions and symbolism include:
Family reunions and dinners under the full moon
Expressing thanks for the year’s harvest and blessings
Moon worship as a symbol of unity, hope, and completeness
Passing down folklore, such as the story of Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit
Family reunions and dinners under the full moon
Expressing thanks for the year’s harvest and blessings
Moon worship as a symbol of unity, hope, and completeness
Passing down folklore, such as the story of Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit
Participants
Families, friends, communities, all generations
People of all ages and backgrounds take part in the festival, with strong emphasis on intergenerational bonding and shared cultural heritage.
Traditional Practices