Chinese Mid Autumn Festival is a harvest festival celebrated by the Chinese people . It is held on the 15 th day of the 8 th month of the Chinese lunar calendar . The festival is also known as the Moon Festival , as it is a celebration of the full moon . The Chinese Mid Autumn Festival is a time for family and friends to get together and enjoy the harvest . It is also a time to give thanks to the gods and goddess es for their blessings .