August 2026 is making history for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With six temple groundbreakings scheduled in a single month, it marks the highest number of temple construction ceremonies ever planned during one calendar month. This milestone reflects the Church’s accelerating global temple-building efforts and its commitment to making temples more accessible to members around the world.

Beyond setting a monthly record, August 2026 also features another historic achievement: the first time two temples will have their groundbreaking ceremonies on the same day within the same month and year as four other temple groundbreakings, highlighting the unprecedented pace of temple expansion.

August 2026 Temple Groundbreakings

According to the Church’s official schedule, six temples are set to begin construction during August 2026:

  • Santos Brazil Temple — August 1, 2026
  • Naga Philippines Temple — August 8, 2026
  • Huntsville, Alabama Temple — August 15, 2026
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Temple — August 22, 2026
  • Victoria British Columbia Temple — August 22, 2026
  • Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple — August 29, 2026

The ceremonies span five consecutive weekends, with August 22 becoming the month’s busiest day by hosting two groundbreaking events.

What Is the Most Temple Groundbreakings Ever Held in a Single Month?

August 2026 now holds the record with six scheduled temple groundbreakings, surpassing every previous month in Church history. This reflects the rapid increase in temple announcements and construction projects under the Church’s worldwide expansion efforts.

The record demonstrates how the Church has significantly accelerated temple development in recent years, supporting growing congregations across North America, South America, Asia, and other regions.

The First Same-Day Temple Groundbreakings

While August 2026 is historic, the concept of multiple groundbreakings on the same day dates back decades.

The first same-day temple groundbreaking occurred on October 10, 1998, when the Detroit Michigan Temple and the Spokane Washington Temple both held groundbreaking ceremonies. This was the first time in Church history that two temple construction ceremonies were conducted on the same date.

Since then, simultaneous temple events have become more common as the number of announced temples has grown.

Months That Featured Multiple Temple Groundbreakings

Although August 2026 is the first month to reach six ceremonies, several previous months have included multiple temple groundbreakings.

Examples include:

  • October 1998 – Two temples broke ground on the same day, marking the first simultaneous groundbreaking ceremonies.
  • Various recent years – Multiple months have featured two or more groundbreaking ceremonies as the Church expanded its global construction program.
  • August 2026 – Six ceremonies across five weekends, including two on August 22, establish a new all-time monthly record.

Why This Record Matters

Temple construction has become one of the clearest indicators of the Church’s worldwide growth. New temples reduce travel distances for members, strengthen local congregations, and provide increased opportunities for temple worship.

The six scheduled groundbreakings in August 2026 represent more than a numerical milestone—they demonstrate the Church’s continued investment in serving members across diverse regions and cultures. As additional temples are announced and construction progresses, similar records may eventually be surpassed, but August 2026 will remain a landmark month in Church history.

Looking Ahead

With groundbreaking ceremonies continuing throughout 2026 and numerous additional temples already announced, the Church’s construction program shows no signs of slowing. The record-breaking schedule in August illustrates the scale of current expansion and the increasing pace at which new temples are moving from announcement to construction.

For Church members and those interested in religious architecture and global faith expansion, August 2026 will be remembered as the month that established a new benchmark for temple groundbreakings—six in a single month, the highest ever recorded.