What is the lunar date of Zhongyuan?

Zhongyuan falls on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, so its Gregorian date is different every year.

Can I add Zhongyuan to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook?

Yes. Create a free MoonCal calendar, tick Zhongyuan, and subscribe with a single URL — the Gregorian date updates itself every year for the next 20 years.

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When is Zhongyuan 2026?

2026-08-27Thu

Zhongyuan 2026 falls on 2026-08-27 (Thu). See the full year-by-year table below.

Lunar date: Lunar 7/15
Type: Lunar festival

The Ghost Festival, on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, is when offerings are made to honour ancestors and appease wandering spirits.

Zhongyuan dates by year

Gregorian dates of Zhongyuan for 2026–2045, computed with the same lunar engine MoonCal uses for its calendar subscriptions.

Year	Gregorian date	Weekday
2026This year	2026-08-27	Thu
2027	2027-08-16	Mon
2028	2028-09-03	Sun
2029	2029-08-24	Fri
2030	2030-08-13	Tue
2031	2031-09-01	Mon
2032	2032-08-20	Fri
2033	2033-08-09	Tue
2034	2034-08-28	Mon
2035	2035-08-18	Sat
2036	2036-09-05	Fri
2037	2037-08-25	Tue
2038	2038-08-15	Sun
2039	2039-09-03	Sat
2040	2040-08-22	Wed
2041	2041-08-11	Sun
2042	2042-08-30	Sat
2043	2043-08-19	Wed
2044	2044-08-08	Mon
2045	2045-08-27	Sun

Frequently asked questions

What is the lunar date of Zhongyuan?: Zhongyuan falls on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, so its Gregorian date is different every year.
When is Zhongyuan 2026?: Zhongyuan 2026 falls on 2026-08-27 (Thu). It follows the Chinese lunar calendar, so the Gregorian date changes from year to year.
Can I add Zhongyuan to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook?: Yes. Create a free MoonCal calendar, tick Zhongyuan, and subscribe with a single URL — the Gregorian date updates itself every year for the next 20 years.

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Zhongyuan dates by year

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Zhongyuan dates by year

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