What happens when the spirit gates open during Ghost Month 2026? Discover the August 13 start date, Hungry Ghost Festival, ancient traditions, rituals, and spiritual beliefs. Ghost Month of 2026 begins on August 13, which means that the beginning of one of the most ancient and interesting cultural customs of Asia starts from that date. According to beliefs that have been passed over generations, the gates of hell open allowing dead ancestors and wandering spirits to come from