Mid-Autumn Festival 2027 – The Mid-Autumn Festival takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon is at its fullest and brightest of the year. This is a colorful and lively festival for children featuring star-shaped lanterns, revolving lanterns, lion dances, and an abundant feast of baked and snowskin mooncakes for moon-watching.
Quick Summary
- Date: 15th day of the 8th lunar month: September 15, 2027
- Location: Nationwide
- Admission: Free
- Main activities: Glowing lantern streets, Full Moon festival night in the 8th lunar month
Dates & Schedule
- The Full Moon day of the 8th lunar month in 2027 falls on September 15, 2027 on the Gregorian calendar.
- Lantern streets usually begin bustling from the start of the 8th lunar month.
Key Highlights
- Parades with star-shaped, carp-shaped, and revolving lanterns.
- Lion and dragon dances.
- Arranging the feast table, enjoying the moon-watching feast, and savoring baked and snowskin mooncakes.
- Making traditional toys: papier-mâché masks, tò he (toy figurines).
Destinations & Getting Around
- Hanoi: Hang Ma Street, the Old Quarter, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.
- Hoi An: Ancient Town sparkling with vibrant lantern colors at night.
- Ho Chi Minh City: Luong Nhu Hoc Lantern Street (formerly District 5).
Tips for Visitors
- Hang Ma Street gets very crowded in the evenings; always stay alert and hold children's hands tightly.
- It is best to visit on weekdays prior to the Full Moon day to avoid overcrowding.
Schedules and activities are subject to change depending on announcements by the organizers. Gregorian dates are converted from the lunar calendar.
