When Is Double Ninth Festival? Dates for 2025–2035
The Double Ninth Festival is day 9 of the 9th lunar month. Nine was counted a yang number, and here two of them meet, hence the name. Taiwan keeps it as Senior Citizens' Day, without a day off.
Double Ninth Festival dates, 2025–2035
| Lunar year | Double Ninth Festival (Gregorian) |
|---|---|
| 2025 (Snake) | Wed, Oct 29, 2025 |
| 2026 (Horse) | Sun, Oct 18, 2026 |
| 2027 (Goat) | Fri, Oct 8, 2027 |
| 2028 (Monkey) | Thu, Oct 26, 2028 |
| 2029 (Rooster) | Tue, Oct 16, 2029 |
| 2030 (Dog) | Sat, Oct 5, 2030 |
| 2031 (Pig) | Fri, Oct 24, 2031 |
| 2032 (Rat) | Tue, Oct 12, 2032 |
| 2033 (Ox) | Sat, Oct 1, 2033 |
| 2034 (Tiger) | Fri, Oct 20, 2034 |
| 2035 (Rabbit) | Tue, Oct 9, 2035 |
Converted by our calendar engine (UTC+8). Taiwan public holiday status: not a public holiday (it doubles as Senior Citizens' Day). Actual days off follow the announcement of the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration.
Common Double Ninth Festival customs in Taiwan
- Honoring elders: many cities and counties hand out gifts or hold events for seniors around this date.
- Climbing a height, admiring chrysanthemums and wearing dogwood are the classic Double Ninth customs of old.
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A common misconception
The Double Ninth Festival is a public holiday.
In Taiwan it is a commemorative day (Senior Citizens' Day), not a day off.
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Double Ninth Festival: common questions
When is Double Ninth Festival in 2026?
Sun, Oct 18, 2026. In 2027 it falls on Fri, Oct 8, 2027.
What lunar date is Double Ninth Festival?
Day 9 of the 9th lunar month.
Is Double Ninth Festival a day off?
In Taiwan it is not a public holiday (it doubles as Senior Citizens' Day). Actual days off follow the official government announcement.