How many days until Obon 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 286 days until Obon (お盆), starting 13 August 2027, on Friday 13 August 2027.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Friday 13 August 2027.
- Observed in: Japan.
- How the date is set: Obon is observed mainly from 13 to 16 August; the countdown is to 13 August.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Obon (お盆), starting 13 August 2027, on Friday 13 August 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 286 days, or 40 weeks and 6 days
- 204 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Friday
When are the next dates for Obon?
Obon (お盆), starting 13 August 2027 is on Friday 13 August 2027, and Obon (お盆), starting 13 August 2028 is on Sunday 13 August 2028.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 13 August 2027 | 286 |
| 2028 | Sunday 13 August 2028 | 652 |
| 2029 | Monday 13 August 2029 | 1017 |
| 2030 | Tuesday 13 August 2030 | 1382 |
| 2031 | Wednesday 13 August 2031 | 1747 |
Some areas, including parts of Tokyo, observe Obon in mid-July instead of mid-August.
How is the date of Obon set?
Obon is observed mainly from 13 to 16 August; the countdown is to 13 August.
Obon (お盆) is a Buddhist custom of honouring the spirits of ancestors, who are believed to return to their families. People visit graves, hold dances called bon odori and light lanterns.
It is not a national holiday, but many companies close for a week and it is one of Japan's three major travel seasons.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Obon 2027?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 286 days until Obon (お盆), starting 13 August 2027, on Friday 13 August 2027. That is 40 weeks and 6 days, with 204 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Obon 2027?
- Obon (お盆), starting 13 August 2027 falls on Friday 13 August 2027. Obon is observed mainly from 13 to 16 August; the countdown is to 13 August.
- When is Obon in 2028?
- Obon (お盆), starting 13 August 2028 falls on Sunday 13 August 2028. Some areas, including parts of Tokyo, observe Obon in mid-July instead of mid-August.
- Is Obon always on the same date?
- Yes. Obon is observed mainly from 13 to 16 August; the countdown is to 13 August. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.