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Obon Festival 2026
Cultural ยท Japan
Buddhist festival of the dead โ mid-August
Date 2026
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Countdown
146 days away
Category
Cultural
Region
Japan
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About Obon Festival
Obon is a Japanese Buddhist festival honouring the spirits of ancestors. Families return to their hometowns for three days, clean graves, perform Bon Odori (festival dance), and float paper lanterns on water to guide spirits back.
Traditions & Customs
- Grave cleaning
- Bon Odori dance
- Paper lantern floating
- Fireworks (hanabi)
- Reunion with family
- Yosakoi dances
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Obon Festival in 2026?
Thursday, 13 August 2026
What is Obon Festival?
Obon is a Japanese Buddhist festival honouring the spirits of ancestors. Families return to their hometowns for three days, clean graves, perform Bon Odori (festival dance), and float paper lanterns on water to guide spirits back.
Is Obon Festival a public holiday in India?
Obon Festival is observed in Japan.