🏮
When is Obon in 2020?
Obon › 2020
August
15
2020
August 15, 2020
- Day of week
- Saturday
- Days ago
- 2118 days ago
- Weekend?
- Yes — falls on a Saturday
Obon by Year
About Obon
Japanese Buddhist festival honoring the spirits of ancestors, celebrated with Bon Odori dances, floating lanterns, and family visits to ancestral graves.
Date rule: August 13-16 (some regions July 13-16)
Frequently Asked Questions
Obon in 2020 falls on August 15, 2020.
Obon falls on a Saturday in 2020.
Obon 2020 was 2118 days ago.
Yes, Obon 2020 falls on a Saturday, which is a weekend. This means many workers will already have the day off.
Upcoming dates for Obon: 2023: August 15, 2023; 2024: August 15, 2024; 2025: August 15, 2025; 2026: August 15, 2026; 2027: August 15, 2027.