Latter-day Saints Announce 196th General Conference Dates
The 196th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is scheduled for October 3-4, 2026, at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City, UT, October 3, 2026 — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the dates for its upcoming 196th Semiannual General Conference. The event is slated to take place on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The general conference will be held at the dedicated Conference Center, a significant venue located in Salt Lake City. This conference is a semiannual gathering where members of the Church worldwide can participate in sessions featuring messages from Church leaders.
General Conference has historically served as a time for spiritual instruction and inspiration. It provides an opportunity for members to hear teachings and guidance from the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. The proceedings typically include multiple sessions broadcast globally, allowing individuals and families to watch or listen from their homes.
The announcement specifies the 196th iteration of this recurring event and confirms its location within Salt Lake City. The schedule is set for early October of 2026. Further details regarding session times and broadcast information are expected closer to the conference dates. The Conference Center is a large assembly hall designed to accommodate thousands of attendees, with extensive facilities for broadcasting the proceedings to a global audience via various media channels.
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