When is Obon in 2026?
Obon › 2026
2026
August 15, 2026
- Day of week
- Saturday
- Days until
- 24 days to go
- Weekend?
- Yes — falls on a Saturday
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
Festival budista japonês em homenagem aos espíritos dos ancestrais, celebrado com danças Bon Odori, lanternas flutuantes e visitas familiares aos túmulos ancestrais.
Date rule: 13 a 16 de agosto (em algumas regiões, 13 a 16 de julho)
Frequently Asked Questions
Obon in 2026 falls on August 15, 2026.
Obon falls on a Saturday in 2026.
There are 24 days until Obon 2026.
Yes, Obon 2026 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.