Qixi Festival 2026
Qixi (七夕) falls on Wednesday, 19 August 2026. It's the older, quieter Chinese Valentine's Day — and because it lands midweek this year, ordering ahead matters more than usual. Here's what to send, and why roses, baby's breath and tulips all fit the occasion particularly well.
What Is the Qixi Festival?
Qixi — the Double Seventh Festival, 七夕 — falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. It comes from the legend of Niulang the cowherd and Zhinü the weaver girl, lovers separated across the Milky Way and allowed to meet just one night a year, when magpies form a bridge between them.
That's the whole feeling of the day: one night, one meeting, everything condensed into a single gesture. It's less commercial than 14 February and more romantic for it — which also means a bouquet lands harder, because fewer people remember to send one.
Roses — The Classic Choice
Red roses say what they've always said. For a partner, red is unambiguous; for a newer relationship, pink expresses admiration and affection without the full declaration.
- Lorra (RM35) — a single Kenya rose surrounded by baby's breath. Our most-gifted item around Qixi last year, and the most fitting: one rose for one night.
- Nora Pink (from RM68) — pink roses in 5, 7 or 12 stalks.
- Deluxe Red (RM158) — six large Kenya red roses in a cloud of baby's breath.
- Red Lush (RM238) — eleven red roses, for when the gesture needs to be unmistakable.
Baby's Breath — The Most Qixi Flower of All
Baby's breath is called 满天星 in Chinese — "a sky full of stars." Given that the entire legend turns on two lovers separated by the Milky Way, no flower fits Qixi more precisely. If you want a gift that quietly references the story rather than shouting about it, this is the one.
- Cotton Bunny (RM48) — a ping pong chrysanthemum "bunny" tucked into coloured baby's breath. Small, charming, and a consistent Qixi seller.
- Brise (RM138) — pure baby's breath, nothing else.
- A Million Loves (RM148) — Ecuador baby's breath painted in warm tones and arranged in a heart.
- Angel Blooms (RM148) — roses with baby's breath, in pink, red, blue, white or peach.
- Deluxe Blue (RM168) — six blue roses in baby's breath, if her taste runs away from the obvious.
Tulips — Softer, More Modern
Tulips mean perfect and enduring love, and they suit someone whose style is understated. They also keep moving in the vase for days after they arrive, which gives the gift a longer life than a single evening.
- Best Couples (RM68) — two tulips, one for each of you, in 36 colour combinations.
- Garden Tulip (RM138) — three tulips with baby's breath, chamomile and eucalyptus. The two most Qixi-appropriate flowers in one bouquet.
- Tulipe (RM158) — six stalks across six colours.
- Hannah (RM198) — tulips imported from the Netherlands, in pink or white.
Two Stems, Two People
If you like the idea of the gift echoing the legend, send a pair. Best Couples (two tulips, RM68) and Double Passion (two Kenya red roses, RM48) both do exactly that — two stems, meeting once. It's a small, specific gesture, and it beats a generic dozen for a festival that's about a single reunion.
Ordering for 19 August
Qixi is on a Wednesday in 2026, so most people will be at work. A few practical notes:
- Office delivery works well midweek — but confirm she'll be in, and give us her mobile number.
- Order before 4pm for same-day flower delivery across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
- Book a day or two early if you want a specific colour. Tulips are imported and sell out first.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Qixi 2026?
Wednesday, 19 August 2026. Qixi falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, so the date shifts each year against the Gregorian calendar — in 2027 it lands on Sunday, 8 August.
What flowers should I give for Qixi?
Red or pink roses, baby's breath, or tulips. Baby's breath is especially fitting — its Chinese name, 满天星, means "a sky full of stars," echoing the Milky Way that separates the two lovers in the Qixi legend.
Is Qixi the same as Chinese Valentine's Day?
Yes. Qixi (七夕), also called the Double Seventh Festival, is the traditional Chinese Valentine's Day. It's distinct from 520, an informal modern equivalent celebrated on 20 May.
Send It Before the Bridge Closes
The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl get one night. You get a Wednesday. Browse our bouquets and book your flower delivery across KL and Selangor before 4pm for same-day arrival.