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When is Mid-Autumn Festival?
People celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on different dates each year, between September 7 and October 8. The exact date depends on China’s lunisolar calendar; it's always on the 15th day of the 8th month of that calendar.
In 2026, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Friday, September 25th. In 2027, it falls on September 15th.
Because the date changes each year, it helps to send invitations early. Help guests plan ahead by preparing your Mid-Autumn Festival online invites as soon as you're ready.
What is Mid-Autumn Festival?
The Mid-Autumn Festival (sometimes called the Moon or Mooncake Festival) is a Chinese celebration of the harvest. It originated over 3,000 years ago and is one of the most significant holidays in Chinese culture.
During the festival, people gather with family and friends and give thanks for the harvest. They pray for good fortune, long life, and a bright future.
Other cultures in East and Southeast Asia hold similar festivals.
How do people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Celebrations include:
- Lighting lanterns
- Making and eating mooncakes
- Hosting family reunions and meals
- Moon gazing
- Telling the legend of Chang'e the moon goddess and the jade rabbit
Mooncakes are rich pastries typically filled with sweet-bean or lotus-seed paste, and a central part of the holiday.
Although customs vary from region to region, the meaning stays the same: reunion, gratitude, and hope. The festival is a time to slow down, look up at the moon, and feel close to the people you love.
How do I text Mid-Autumn Festival invitations?
Sending digital Invitations by text is simple with Evite. Start by browsing our Mid-Autumn Festival Invitations and selecting a design that fits your celebration.
Once you choose your design, add your event details, like the date, time, and location. You can choose to include a registry or wishlist link, or collect donations for a charity or personal cause. Free Invitations also include a shared photo album, allowing guests to upload pictures after your event.
If you choose a Premium Invitation, you can customize the background, envelope, and add a stamp. You can also add fun effects and reveals to bring your design to life.
Then, add your guests’ phone numbers and send your Invitation right away by SMS. Or, copy your shareable link and paste it into a text message. Either way, guests will receive your Invitation in their texts and can RSVP right from their phones.
You can track responses, send reminders, and post updates all in one place—so you can focus on the gathering, not the logistics.
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