Obon

How many days until Obon

Friday, August 13, 2027

Starts in 39 weeks 3 days

276 days away

276

Days

39

Weeks

6637

Hours

276

Sleeps

HOLIDAY GUIDE

About Obon

Obon is observed in Japan as a holiday or public observance. It is observed on August 13 each year. People often mark Obon with family gatherings, public events, and local traditions, depending on local custom and how the holiday is observed. This page helps you check the next Obon date and see how many days remain until the holiday.

Traditions and Observance

Obon is commonly associated with Family gatherings, Public events, Local traditions, Food and celebrations, Travel planning. These customs shape how the holiday is recognized and give it a distinct character from one community to another.

Date and Significance

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.

Future Obon dates

The following is a list of dates of when Obon will happen in the next five years.

YearDateLink
2027Next
Friday, August 13, 2027View
2028
Sunday, August 13, 2028View
2029
Monday, August 13, 2029View
2030
Tuesday, August 13, 2030View
2031
Wednesday, August 13, 2031View