The 24 Solar Terms
망종
芒種
Grain in Ear · Summer
In 2026: Sat, June 6
Solar terms shift by about a day from year to year; this date is for 2026 (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute).
What it means
Time to harvest barley and plant rice.
Weather around this time
Hot and busy — the farming year's peak workload.
What people say
망종에는 발등에 오줌 싼다.“At Mangjong you're too busy even to aim properly” — the busiest time of the farming year.
Frequently asked questions
What does Mangjong (망종) mean?
Mangjong (망종, 芒種) means “Grain in Ear”. Time to harvest barley and plant rice.
When is Mangjong in 2026?
In 2026, Mangjong falls on Saturday, June 6. It's one of the six summer terms, and the date shifts by about a day from year to year.
What is the weather like around Mangjong?
Hot and busy — the farming year's peak workload.
Is there a Korean saying about Mangjong?
Yes: “망종에는 발등에 오줌 싼다” — “At Mangjong you're too busy even to aim properly” — the busiest time of the farming year.