Open house and dedication dates set for Yorba Linda temple; Phnom Penh temple timeline updated

Key dates released for Yorba Linda; Phnom Penh remains without an announced open house window

Open house and dedication dates have been scheduled for a newly built temple in Yorba Linda, California, while construction updates continue for a separate temple project in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where opening events have not yet been formally dated.

In Yorba Linda, the public open house is set to run from April 30 through May 23, 2026, with tours not scheduled on Sundays. A formal dedication is set for June 7, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. local time. Temple dedications are religious services that, once completed, mark the start of regular temple worship; after dedication, admission is generally limited to church members who meet participation requirements.

Yorba Linda: location, background, and what the open house involves

The Yorba Linda temple is located at 17130 Bastanchury Road in northern Orange County. Plans for the temple were publicly announced in 2021, and a groundbreaking ceremony followed in 2022. The open house period will allow members of the public—including visitors of other faiths—to tour the building prior to dedication, a practice commonly used for newly completed temples.

• Public open house: April 30–May 23, 2026 (excluding Sundays)
• Dedication: June 7, 2026, 10 a.m. local time
• Site: Yorba Linda, Orange County, California

Organizers have also scheduled separate preview opportunities ahead of public tours, including a media day and invited-guest tours in the days preceding the open house.

Phnom Penh: construction largely complete, with finishing work underway

In Cambodia, the Phnom Penh temple project has reached a late stage of development. Milestones published for the site list the temple as announced in October 2018, with a groundbreaking held in September 2021. Recent construction updates describe major work as completed, with remaining efforts focused on interior finishes and exterior landscaping.

Despite visible progress, the public open house and dedication dates for the Phnom Penh temple have not yet been announced. Separate staffing and informational meetings have been held locally as preparations continue for future operations.

Temples typically offer free public tours during an open house period before dedication; after dedication, access is reserved for eligible church members.

Why the dates matter

Open house and dedication announcements provide a practical timeline for local congregations and nearby communities, determining when public tours will be available and when the building will begin its intended religious use. For regions where a new temple reduces travel time to existing sites, the dedication date also marks a significant operational shift, as worship and ceremonial services can be conducted closer to home.