Western calendar
Mabon (autumn equinox) 2026
The second harvest: day and night in balance as the light begins to fade. A festival of thanksgiving.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 in New Delhi
Exact moment: 05:35, Wednesday, 23 September 2026 (India time)
| New Delhi | Wed, 23 Sept 2026 | 05:35 |
|---|---|---|
| London | Wed, 23 Sept 2026 | 01:05 |
| New York | Tue, 22 Sept 2026 | 20:05 |
| Sydney | Sat, 21 Mar 2026 | 01:45 |
What it is
Mabon is celebrated at the autumn equinox, when day and night are again close to equal and the nights begin to grow longer.
Traditional significance
It is a time of thanksgiving for the harvest, sharing food, and finding balance before the darker months. Many people make a gratitude list or give to those in need.
History and culture
Harvest festivals at this time of year are ancient. The name Mabon was given in the 1970s, after a figure in Welsh mythology.
A suggested practice
A gratitude harvest · about 5 minutes
- Write down everything you are thankful for from this year.
- Choose one thing to let go of as the season turns.
- Give something away: food, time or kindness.
Affirmation
I give thanks and let go with grace.
Reflection question
What am I ready to release as the light changes?
The Wheel of the Year as celebrated today is a modern Pagan calendar, gathered in the mid-20th century from older Celtic and Germanic seasonal festivals. South of the equator, most people turn the wheel by six months to follow their own seasons, and this calendar does the same for southern cities.
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Astrological and traditional meanings are offered for reflection and cultural understanding. They are symbolic, not scientific predictions, and never a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice.