Download PhotoUpdate: The operation of temple services are adjusted weekly and paused when needed. Five temples in Brazil will move to Phase 2-B of operation in coming weeks. Meanwhile, two temples in the Philippines have paused their services.
See a full list of temples and their status.
Since May 2020, temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been reopening in a cautious, careful way, in five phases and based on local circumstances and governmental restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Temples in the first four phases are operating on a limited basis. Key precautions will be in place for temple workers and patrons according to local circumstances and government regulations and may include masks, reduced numbers of patrons in the temple at a time, fewer staff in the temple, sanitization after temple ceremonies, social distancing and seating arrangements, and temperature checks at the entrance.
The five phases of opening reduce risk, accommodate the demand and capacity of the temple and observe health restrictions in the temple district.
Phase Totals as of August 3, 2021
Phase 1: 2
Phase 2: 5
Phase 2-B: 19
Phase 3: 125
Phase 4: 0
Paused: 9
Closed: 8
Phase 1: Living husband-and-wife sealings by appointment
Phase 2: Open for all living ordinances only with restrictions
Phase 2-B: Open for all living ordinances and baptisms for deceased individuals with restrictions
Temples in these five locations will move to Phase 2-B in coming weeks:
Campinas, Brazil (as early as August 10)
Curitiba, Brazil (as early as August 10)
Porto Alegre, Brazil (as early as August 17)
Recife, Brazil (as early as August 10)
São Paulo, Brazil (as early as August 17)
Phase 3: Open for all ordinances with restrictions
Temples in the following locations will reopen in Phase 3 sometime in August. Members in each temple district will be notified via email when they can make online reservations for their temple.
Medford, Oregon
Spokane, Washington
Phase 4: Open for full operations
Paused Operations
Temples in the following locations have paused operations due to local COVID-19 restrictions.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cebu City, Philippines
Córdoba, Argentina
Durban, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Manila, Philippines
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Suva, Fiji
Sydney, Australia
Temples Closed for Renovation
Columbus Ohio Temple
Hamilton New Zealand Temple
Hong Kong China Temple
Mesa Arizona Temple
Salt Lake Temple
St. George Utah Temple
Tokyo Japan Temple
Washington D.C. Temple