| Community and organizer |
2026 program |
Local time |
Venue |
Official program and contact
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Long Beach, California
Cambodian Buddhist Temple of Long Beach / Wat Samakidhammaram (វត្តសាមគ្គីធម្មារាម) |
Pchum Ben Thom and Pchum Ben Chlong
October 11–12, 2026
Pchum Ben Thom: Sunday, October 11
Pchum Ben Chlong (final day): Monday, October 12
Kan Ben begins: Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
Ask the temple for ceremony times
Opening evening chanting: Fri Sep 25, 3:30 p.m., for all Kan Ben hosts. |
2625 E. 3rd St., Long Beach, CA 90814 |
2026 dates shared with KC by a temple volunteer.
Temple phone: (562) 434-4343.
KC temple page
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Empire / Twin Cities, Minnesota
Watt Munisotaram |
Pchum Binda
October 10–11, 2026
Kan Binda: September 26 – October 9, 2026 |
Ask organizer for ceremony times
The annual calendar announces the weekend; service times are not listed.
Kan Binda: Ask organizer for ceremony times
Kan Binda 1–14, as listed in the temple’s annual calendar. |
Temple address: 2925 220th Street East, Empire, MN 55024 |
Official program
Confirm program and venue: (651) 252-4330.
KC temple page
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Fresno, California
Fresno Cambodian Buddhist Society |
Final Pchum Ben observance
October 10–11, 2026
Kan Ben: September 27 – October 10, 2026 |
Sat 5 p.m. · Sun 9:45 a.m.
Chanting, teachings, food offerings and dedication of merit.
Kan Ben: Opening: Sat Sep 26, 5 p.m.
First morning: September 27 at 9:45 a.m. Ask the temple to confirm the program for your selected day. |
2533 N. Valentine Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722 |
Official program
Check directly with the venue for last-minute changes to dates or times.
KC temple page
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Austin area / Coupland, Texas
Wat Khmer Austin / Central Texas Khmer Buddhist Temple |
Pchum Ben celebration
October 10–11, 2026 |
Ask organizer for ceremony times
Dates announced in the temple’s public 2026 post. |
17645 Werchan Lane, Coupland, TX 78615 |
Official program
See the original announcement and ask for the detailed program.
KC temple page
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Des Plaines / Chicago area, Illinois
Cambodian Buddhist Association / Wat Khemararam (វត្តខេមរារាម) |
Pchum Ben celebration
October 10–11, 2026 |
Sat & Sun, morning until sunset
Live music by Khemrak Dontrey. Khmer fashions, souvenirs and food for purchase. Ask the temple for ceremony times. |
1755 Howard Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018 |
Official program
Public event contacts: (847) 376-8852 · (773) 690-1964 · (773) 401-3491.
KC temple page
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Dallas, Texas
Cambodian Buddhist Temple of Dallas / Wat Jetapon Khemararam (វត្តជេតពនខេមរារាម) |
Pchum Ben Festival
October 10–11, 2026 |
Sat 9 a.m.–10 p.m. · Sun 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Merit-making, honoring ancestors, and Khmer culture and tradition. Ask the temple for ceremony times. |
5701 Crystal Lake Blvd., Dallas, TX 75236 |
Official program
Dates and times from the temple’s public 2026 post.
KC temple page
Temple phone: (972) 709-5300.
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Paris, France
Fondation Bouddhique Khmer de Bagneux |
Pchum Bend
September 27, 2026 |
9 a.m.–6 p.m. venue window
Ask the organizing association for the ritual start time. The gathering is in Paris, not at its Bagneux address. |
Grande Pagode du Bois de Vincennes, Lac Daumesnil, Paris 12e |
Official program
Organizer contact: +33 1 46 63 57 17.
KC temple page
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Paris, France
Vatt Khémararam de Créteil |
Pchum Bend
October 4, 2026 |
9 a.m.–6 p.m. venue window
Ask the organizing association for the ritual start time. The gathering is in Paris, not at its Créteil home temple. |
Grande Pagode du Bois de Vincennes, Lac Daumesnil, Paris 12e |
Official program
Organizer contact: +33 1 42 07 85 60.
KC temple page
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Pontiac, Michigan
Wat Khmer Monirattanaram Buddhist Temple, Inc. |
Pchum Ben Day
October 3–4, 2026 |
Sat 7 p.m. · Sun 10:30 a.m.
Sunday: offerings at 11 a.m.; luncheon at noon. |
243 Norton St., Pontiac, MI 48341 |
Official program
Public event contact: (313) 283-8859.
KC temple page
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