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Obon
Obon 2026 falls on August 13, 2026. Review this year's holiday date and countdown details.
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About Obon
Obon is a Japanese Buddhist season for honoring ancestors and welcoming returning spirits. Family reunions, grave visits, lanterns, and Bon Odori dances are widely associated with the observance.
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There are 78 days until Obon on Thursday, 13 August 2026.