Double Ninth Festival in China
In 2026, Double Ninth Festival falls on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
About Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival, also known as the Chongyang Festival, is a traditional Chinese celebration observed on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. It is a time dedicated to showing respect for the elderly, often involving activities like climbing mountains, drinking chrysanthemum wine, and wearing the dogwood plant. The festival carries historical significance related to health, longevity, and familial gratitude.
Double Ninth Festival dates in China
Observance dates for Double Ninth Festival across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 Oct 2023 | Monday | Double Ninth Festival |
| 2024 | 11 Oct 2024 | Friday | Double Ninth Festival |
| 2025 | 29 Oct 2025 | Wednesday | Double Ninth Festival |
| 2026This year | 18 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Double Ninth Festival |
| 2027 | 8 Oct 2027 | Friday | Double Ninth Festival |
| 2028 | 26 Oct 2028 | Thursday | Double Ninth Festival |
| 2029 | 16 Oct 2029 | Tuesday | Double Ninth Festival |
| 2030 | 5 Oct 2030 | Saturday | Double Ninth Festival |
| 2031 | 24 Oct 2031 | Friday | Double Ninth Festival |
23 Oct 2023
Monday · Double Ninth Festival
11 Oct 2024
Friday · Double Ninth Festival
29 Oct 2025
Wednesday · Double Ninth Festival
18 Oct 2026
Sunday · Double Ninth Festival
8 Oct 2027
Friday · Double Ninth Festival
26 Oct 2028
Thursday · Double Ninth Festival
16 Oct 2029
Tuesday · Double Ninth Festival
5 Oct 2030
Saturday · Double Ninth Festival
24 Oct 2031
Friday · Double Ninth Festival