When is 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.

Obon is commonly associated with Grave visits, Lanterns, Bon Odori dances, Family reunions, Ancestor remembrance. These customs shape how the holiday is recognized and give it a distinct character from one community to another.

This page tracks the next date for Obon and shows how the holiday appears across upcoming years. Visitors can use the countdown, date table, and related celebrations to plan ahead and compare similar observances.