When is Obon in 2027?
Obon › 2027
2027
August 15, 2027
- Day of week
- Sunday
- Days until
- 390 days to go
- Weekend?
- Yes — falls on a Sunday
Obon by Year
2023
August 15, 2023
2024
August 15, 2024
2025
August 15, 2025
2026
August 15, 2026
2027
August 15, 2027
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 2027 falls on August 15, 2027.
Obon falls on a Sunday in 2027.
There are 390 days until Obon 2027.
Yes, Obon 2027 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.