Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang) in China
Sunday, October 18, 2026 ยท Asia/Shanghai
When is Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang) in China in 2026?
Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang) in China is on Sunday, October 18, 2026 (Asia/Shanghai). Thatโs 83 days ยท about 12 weeks ยท about 3 months. It falls on a Sunday.
Is Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang) a public holiday in China?
Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang) is widely observed in China, but it is not a nationwide public holiday. Some regions may still observe it locally.
How China celebrates
Across China, families use the day to climb scenic hills and city pagodas, visit chrysanthemum fairs, and honour grandparents โ since 2013 the date is the official Seniors' Day, with communities organising outings and shows for the elderly. In Hong Kong, where the day is the Chung Yeung public holiday, families also visit ancestral graves.
What people eat
Chongyang gao (layered festival cake), chrysanthemum wine and tea, and steamed hairy crab at the height of the autumn crab season.