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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Temples and sacred places · Salt Lake County

Salt Lake Temple

The temple at the center of Temple Square, closed for renovation, with a public open house scheduled for April 5 to October 1, 2027.

The Salt Lake Temple stands at the center of Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City. Ground was broken in 1853 and the temple was dedicated on April 6, 1893, forty years later.

The temple is closed for a major renovation. The church's open-house calendar lists a public open house from April 5 to October 1, 2027, with details still to come. Temple Square, the campus around it, has its own guide page.

Milestones

  • AnnouncedJuly 28, 1847
  • GroundbreakingFebruary 14, 1853
  • DedicatedApril 6, 1893
  • RededicatedMay 21, 1963
  • Public open house beginsApril 5, 2027 (scheduled)
  • Public open house endsOctober 1, 2027 (scheduled)

Visiting

The temple itself is closed for renovation. A visitors' center is on site and open to the public, according to the official page; check the Temple Square visitor information for which buildings are open during construction.

For the grounds, gardens, historic buildings and visitor centers around the temple, see our Temple Square guide.

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