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When is Obon in 2021?
Obon › 2021
August
15
2021
August 15, 2021
- Day of week
- Sunday
- Days ago
- 1801 days ago
- Weekend?
- Yes — falls on a Sunday
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 2021 falls on August 15, 2021.
Obon falls on a Sunday in 2021.
Obon 2021 was 1801 days ago.
Yes, Obon 2021 falls on a Sunday, 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.