Best mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 25 September this year, which means it’s time to start locking down your mooncake orders before they sell out. This year’s lineup goes well beyond lotus paste and salted egg—think hand-painted chocolate florals, a wooden lantern you get to keep, and even an ice cream mochi spin on the classic. To help you plan, we’ve rounded up the top 10 mooncakes to order for Mid-Autumn Festival 2026, from heritage bakes to festive keepsake boxes perfect for gifting.

1. Pineapple Tarts SG

Image credit: Pineapple Tarts Singapore

It’s not Chinese New Year, but Pineapple Tarts Singapore is a name you’ll want to remember for Mid-Autumn Festival too. The local brand has rolled out a collection of handmade mooncakes crafted in small batches, using premium ingredients such as low-sugar lotus paste, quality salted egg yolks, and Mao Shan Wang durian.

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