About this Holiday
Hong Kong observes a public holiday on the day following the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. The festival is celebrated with lantern displays, mooncakes shared among family and friends, and gatherings under the full moon. Victoria Park hosts Hong Kong's famous Mid-Autumn lantern carnival, and the harbourfront comes alive with glowing lanterns of every size and design. The public holiday on the following day allows residents to fully savour the evening celebrations and family gatherings.