| 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 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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Lodi, California
Wat Khmer Lodi |
Bon Bondaet Pratip, a Pchum Ben gathering
October 10–11, 2026 |
Sat–Sun noon–8 p.m.
Food, vendors and family activities both days. Sunday: Bondaet Pratip workshop from 1 p.m. to make a floating boat in remembrance of loved ones and ancestors (all ages; supplies provided), with the boat release at 6 p.m. Ask the temple for ceremony times. |
11335 N. Pearson Rd., Lodi, CA 95240 |
[POST-LINK Official program]
Dates and times from the 2026 flyer and post shared in The Cambodian Professionals Network group.
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 Ben
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 Ben
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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St. Petersburg, Florida
Cambodian Buddhist Center Inc. |
Bon Pchum Ben
October 10–11, 2026 |
Sat 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. · Sun 9 a.m.
Saturday: offerings to monks 9:30 a.m., lunch at noon, evening prayers 6:30 p.m. Sunday: offerings 10:30 a.m., lunch at noon. |
2725 35th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713 |
From the organizer's 2026 flyer, reshared on Facebook (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
Temple phone: (727) 202-0214.
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Stockbridge, Georgia
Wat Dhamma (Wat Dhammajotikaram) |
Pchum Ben Festival
October 3–4, 2026 |
Ask the temple
Listed in the Cambodian-American Association of Georgia's 2026 schedule. Ask the temple for ceremony times. |
1138 Stagecoach Rd., Stockbridge, GA 30281 |
From the Cambodian-American Association of Georgia's public 2026 schedule on Facebook (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
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Snellville, Georgia
Wat Sovannkiri |
Pchum Ben Festival
October 3–4, 2026 |
Ask the temple
Listed in the Cambodian-American Association of Georgia's 2026 schedule. Ask the temple for ceremony times. |
2864 Centerville Hwy., Snellville, GA 30078 |
From the Cambodian-American Association of Georgia's public 2026 schedule on Facebook (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
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College Park (Atlanta area), Georgia
Wat Trairatanaram |
Pchum Ben Festival
October 10–11, 2026 |
Ask the temple
Listed in the Cambodian-American Association of Georgia's 2026 schedule. A reshared temple flyer adds a free Saturday evening concert with the Diamond Band. Ask the temple for ceremony times. |
5530 Riverdale Rd., College Park, GA 30349 |
From the Cambodian-American Association of Georgia's public 2026 schedule and a reshared temple flyer on Facebook (screenshots supplied to KC).
KC temple page
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Lithonia (Atlanta area), Georgia
Wat Khmer Georgia |
Pchum Ben Festival
October 17–18, 2026 |
Ask the temple
Listed in the Cambodian-American Association of Georgia's 2026 schedule. Ask the temple for ceremony times. |
6533 Rock Springs Rd., Lithonia, GA 30058 |
From the Cambodian-American Association of Georgia's public 2026 schedule on Facebook (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
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Kea'au, Hawaii
Wat Khmer Hawaii Buddharam |
Pchum Ben: the Grand Conclusion (Day 15)
October 11, 2026 |
10 a.m.
Kan Ben from September 27, with families taking turns supporting the monks. Sunday: gathering 10 a.m., ceremony and alms offering 10:30 a.m., Dhamma talk and shared meal 11 a.m. |
15-1435 20th Ave., Kea'au, HI 96749 |
Temple website
Dates and times from the temple's public 2026 Facebook announcement (screenshot supplied to KC).
Contact: Ven. Theavy Sok, (808) 754-2998.
KC temple page
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Lake Elsinore, California
Wat Khmer Monastery Lake Elsinore |
Pchum Ben Festival (Ancestors' Day)
October 11, 2026 |
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Daily 9 a.m.–2 p.m. from Sunday, September 27, through Sunday, October 11. Ask the temple for ceremony times. |
15315 Lakeview Ave., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 |
From the organizer's public 2026 Facebook announcement (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
Temple phone: (951) 722-2030 or (951) 722-2480.
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Santa Ana, California
Wat Khmer Santa Ana |
Pchum Ben (Ancestors' Day)
October 11, 2026 |
Daily 7 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Every morning September 26 to October 11: alms to the monks 7 a.m., devotional ceremony 9:30 a.m., main meal offering 10:55 a.m., family lunch 11:30 a.m. |
2630 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705 |
From the organizer's public 2026 Facebook announcement (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
Contact: (951) 520-7772.
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San Francisco, California
Community planning committee (New Light Wellness, RAMS, Presidio Trust, Maru and CERI) |
Annual Pchum Ben Ceremony
October 2, 2026 |
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Friday. Everyone is welcome. |
Crissy Field Center, Presidio of San Francisco, 603 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94129 |
From the organizer's 2026 flyer, reshared on Facebook (screenshot supplied to KC).
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Irvington (Mobile area), Alabama
Wat Veluvana |
Kan Ben and Pchum Ben Festival
October 10–11, 2026 |
Sat 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. · Sun 10 a.m.
Kan Ben from Saturday, September 26. Ask the temple for daily Kan Ben times. |
10620 S. Angkor Rd., Irvington, AL 36544 |
From the organizer's public 2026 Facebook announcement (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
Temple phone: (251) 751-6201.
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Lowell, Massachusetts
Vatt Khmer Lowell |
Pchum Ben (Ancestors' Day)
October 11, 2026 |
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Kan Ben September 25 to October 10. Sunday: gathering 9 a.m., food offering to the monks 11 a.m., lunch at noon. |
66 Townsend Ave., Lowell, MA 01854 |
Temple website
Dates and times from the temple's public 2026 Facebook announcement (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
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Voorhees, New Jersey
Preah Buddha Rangsey Temple |
Pchum Ben
October 17–18, 2026 |
Ask the temple
Singers So Sopheak, Meas Saly and Phan Navy are announced. Ask the temple for ceremony times. |
1234 Haddonfield Berlin Rd., Voorhees, NJ 08043 |
From a public 2026 Facebook post tagging the temple (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
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Grove City (Columbus area), Ohio
Columbus Buddhist Community, Inc. / Watt Samakyseriratanarama |
Pchum Thom
October 10–11, 2026 |
Sat evening · Sun morning
Seven Kan Ben days from September 25, hosted by family groups; everyone joins for Pchum Thom. Ask the temple for exact times. |
4730 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, OH 43123 |
From the organizer's 2026 flyer, reshared on Facebook (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
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Rosharon (Houston area), Texas
Buddha Raksmey Monastery |
Pchum Ben Festival
October 17, 2026 |
5–10 p.m.
Saturday evening celebration with singer Channan. Ask the temple for its Kan Ben and Pchum Ben ceremony days. |
7106 Ross Rd., Rosharon, TX 77583 |
From the organizer's 2026 flyer, reshared on Facebook (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Cambodian-Canadian Association of Alberta, Khmer-Canadian Buddhist Cultural Society and the Women's Association |
Pchum Ben
October 10, 2026 |
9 a.m.–noon · 6 p.m.–midnight
Morning: Buddhist rituals 10 a.m., food offering to the monks 10:30 a.m., lunch at noon. Evening: youth showcase of traditional outfits 7 p.m., dance with the Meatophum Music Band 8 p.m. Free entry; donations welcome. |
Marlborough Community Hall, 636 Marlborough Way NE, Calgary, AB T2A 2V9 |
From the organizer's 2026 flyer, reshared on Facebook (screenshot supplied to KC).
Contact: Ven. Meng Hinn, (403) 966-8089.
KC temple page
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Hamilton area, Ontario, Canada
Wat Khmer Krom |
Kan Ben and Pchum Ben (Saen Donta)
October 10–11, 2026 |
Ask the temple
Kan Ben September 27 to October 9; Pchum Ben Saturday and Sunday. |
516 Barton St. E., Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2L6 |
From the organizer's 2026 flyer, reshared on Facebook (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
Contact: Ven. TTDhammo, (905) 920-3320.
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London, Ontario, Canada
Khmer Buddhist Serey Sousdey Temple |
Kan Ben and Bun Pchum Ben
October 10–11, 2026 |
Sat–Sun 10 a.m.
Kan Ben September 27 to October 9, daily at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: food offering to the monks 10 a.m. |
2489 Fanshawe Park Rd. E., London, ON N5X 4A1 |
From the organizer's 2026 flyer, reshared on Facebook (screenshot supplied to KC).
Temple phone: (519) 453-1721.
KC temple page
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Langley (Vancouver area), British Columbia, Canada
Khmer B.C. Buddhist Temple Association (Vipassana Meditation) |
Kan Ben and Pchum Ben
October 10–11, 2026 |
Sat morning · Sun morning
Full-moon chanting Saturday, September 26; Kan Ben September 27 to October 9; opening chanting Friday evening, October 9; main congregation Sunday morning. Ask the temple for exact times. |
26559 58 Ave., Langley, BC V4W 1W6 |
From the organizer's public 2026 Facebook announcement (screenshot supplied to KC).
Contact: Sakhon Chau, (604) 788-6018.
KC temple page
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Coutiches (Lille area), France
Wat Bouddharam |
Cérémonie de Pchum Ben
October 4, 2026 |
10 a.m. arrival
Sunday morning. |
177 Grand Rue, 59310 Coutiches |
From the organizer's 2026 flyer, reshared on Facebook (screenshot supplied to KC).
KC temple page
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Glostrup (Copenhagen area), Denmark
Dansk-Cambodjansk Forening |
Pchum Ben
October 3, 2026 |
10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. · 5:30–11:30 p.m.
Arrival 10 a.m., ceremony with the monks 10:30 a.m., shared lunch 12:30 p.m., dedication of merit 1:30 p.m. The evening event is free for members, students and foreign guests; other adults 150 kr, children 5–15 70 kr. |
Skolevej 6, 2600 Glostrup |
From the organizer's public 2026 Facebook announcement (screenshot supplied to KC).
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Vernier (Geneva), Switzerland
Association Genevoise des Cambodgiens |
Fête de Pchum Ben
October 31, 2026 |
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Religious ceremony 10 a.m., community lunch at noon. Bring a dish if you wish. |
Salle des fêtes de Vernier-Place, Route de Vernier 200, 1214 Vernier |
From the organizer's public 2026 Facebook announcement (screenshot supplied to KC).
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Darwin (Marrara), Northern Territory, Australia
Khmer Darwin Temple, organized by the Cambodian Association |
Pchum Ben Festival
October 10, 2026 |
10:30 a.m. · 5 p.m.
Rice offering 10:30 a.m., merit dedication and meal for the monk 11 a.m., lunch at noon, dinner 5 p.m., Bay Ben procession 6:30 p.m., chanting and Dhamma talk 7 p.m. |
4 Earhart Court, Marrara NT 0812 |
From the organizer's public 2026 Facebook announcement (screenshot supplied to KC).
Contact: Ven. Veasna Kuoy, 0428 215 400.
KC temple page
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