Obon
FestivalHighest
お盆
Details
- Country
Japan- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- August 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Closed
Notes
Buddhist festival honoring ancestors. Bon Odori dances nationwide. Peak domestic travel with New Year and Golden Week. Many businesses close.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Obon a public holiday in Japan?
- Obon is a Festival in Japan, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Obon 2026?
- Obon 2026 falls on August 13, 2026 – August 16, 2026.
- What is closed during Obon in Japan?
- closed
- What is Obon called locally in Japan?
- Obon is locally known as "お盆" in Japan.
- How does Obon affect business in Japan?
- Obon causes significant disruption to business operations in Japan. closed