Hungry Ghost Festival 2026: What to Know About 7 Taboos, Dos and Don'ts
Hungry Ghost Festival 2026 begins Aug. 13. Learn about 7 traditional taboos, key dates, offering practices and ways to observe the month responsibly.
The Hungry Ghost Festival 2026 begins on Thursday, August 13, and concludes on September 10. The 15th day of the lunar month, known as Ghost Day, occurs on August 27. This annually observed festival spans two months, during which Taoists and Buddhists pay their respects to ancestors and wandering spirits. The festival's duration aligns with the belief that these spirits are most active during this period.
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