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Ghost Month

Religion · Taoism and Chinese folk religion · Aug 13 to Sep 10, 2026 · Computed (rule)

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The seventh lunar month, when the gates of the underworld open; the Ghost Festival falls on its 15th day. Day 1 of lunar month 7.

Every year

DateEventWhen
Aug 19, 2020Ghost Month6 yr ago
Aug 8, 2021Ghost Month5 yr ago
Jul 29, 2022Ghost Month4 yr ago
Aug 16, 2023Ghost Month3 yr ago
Aug 4, 2024Ghost Month2 yr ago
Aug 23, 2025Ghost Month13 mo ago
Aug 13, 2026Ghost Month44 days ago
Aug 2, 2027Ghost Monthin 10 mo
Aug 20, 2028Ghost Monthin 2 yr
Aug 10, 2029Ghost Monthin 3 yr
Jul 30, 2030Ghost Monthin 4 yr

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Source, method and history
Source
Hong Kong Observatory
How we know
Chinese lunisolar calendar: month numbering from ICU, each month starting on the Beijing date of the new moon (Astronomy Engine).
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  • 2026-09-26: added to 2026-08-13

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