Double Ninth Festival 2026
📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
📝 About Double Ninth Festival 2026
The Double Ninth Festival, also called Chongyang Festival, falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and has been celebrated for over 2,000 years. The number nine is considered yang, representing positive energy, and the doubling of nine is seen as especially auspicious. Traditional customs include climbing mountains or high places to ward off evil spirits, drinking chrysanthemum wine, wearing sprigs of the zhuyu plant, and eating chongyang cakes. In modern China, the festival has been designated as Senior Citizens' Day, transforming it into an occasion to honor and care for the elderly, visit grandparents, and reflect on the values of filial piety that are central to Chinese culture.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Sunday
- Days Remaining
- 210
- Category
- Cultural Festivals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 210 days until Double Ninth Festival 2026 on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Double Ninth Festival 2026 is on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
The Double Ninth Festival, also called Chongyang Festival, falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and has been celebrated for over 2,000 years. The number nine is considered yang, representing positive energy, and the doubling of nine is seen as especially auspicious. Traditional customs include climbing mountains or high places to ward off evil spirits, drinking chrysanthemum wine, wearing sprigs of the zhuyu plant, and eating chongyang cakes. In modern China, the festival has been designated as Senior Citizens' Day, transforming it into an occasion to honor and care for the elderly, visit grandparents, and reflect on the values of filial piety that are central to Chinese culture.
Double Ninth Festival 2026 falls on a Sunday.