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Oeshiki
お会式
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Details
- Country
Japan- Scope
- Nationwide
- City
- tokyo
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- October 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is a cultural festival. Business hours may vary in the local area.
Notes
Oeshiki is an annual Buddhist memorial service commemorating the death of Nichiren, celebrated at temples like Ikegami Honmon-ji in Tokyo.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Oeshiki a public holiday in Japan?
- Oeshiki is a Festival in Japan, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Oeshiki 2026?
- Oeshiki 2026 falls on October 11, 2026 – October 13, 2026.
- What is Oeshiki called locally in Japan?
- Oeshiki is locally known as "お会式" in Japan.