Obon
Aug 13 – 16, 2027
Why demand moves
Families return home to honour ancestors: travel peaks and many businesses close for a few days in mid-August.
What peaks
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Compare how many businesses of each busy type are near a place with the country as a whole: gaps, typical or crowded. Free accounts get one check a month; paid plans get more.
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Start getting ready
Jul 16 · 4 weeks before
Starts
Aug 13 · In 298 days
Ends
Aug 16
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Plan around closures and travel peaks
Questions about Obon in Japan
When is Obon 2027 in Japan?
Obon 2027 in Japan runs from August 13, 2027 to August 16, 2027.
Which businesses are busiest during Obon?
travel agencies, florists and gift shops see the most demand. Families return home to honour ancestors: travel peaks and many businesses close for a few days in mid-August.
When should businesses start preparing for Obon?
About 4 weeks before — from July 16, 2027 for Obon 2027. Plan around closures and travel peaks