Pchum Ben 2026
Pchum Ben 2026: community events brings together organizer-announced gatherings outside Cambodia. All dates are for 2026 and all times are local to the venue. Before you go, check directly with the venue for any last-minute changes to the dates or times.
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Last source check: 22 September 2026. Announcements are not a guarantee that a schedule will remain unchanged.
Community programs
| Community and organizer | 2026 program | Local time | Venue | Official program and contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Before visiting
Before you go, check directly with the venue for any last-minute changes to the dates or times. Ask about food offerings, parking, chairs and step-free access. A venue’s opening hours are not necessarily its ceremony hours.
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