The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced details regarding temple openings and groundbreaking dates.
San Luis Potosi Mexico Temple
- Open House: Begins with Media Day on September 21, 2026, followed by invited guest tours on September 22-23, and public tours from September 24 to October 10 (excluding Sundays and October 3).
- Dedication: Scheduled for November 1, 2026, presided by Elder Dale G. Renlund.
- This temple is part of a larger effort, with 27 temples in operation, under construction, or announced in Mexico.
Santos Brazil Temple
- Groundbreaking: Set for August 1, 2026, officiated by Elder Ronald M. Barcelos.
- Brazil has over 1.5 million Church members and numerous temples, with the Santos Temple being part of ongoing expansion plans announced by President Russell M. Nelson in April 2022.
Caldwell Idaho Temple
- Location: 19.2-acre site in Canyon County; it will be a multi-story temple of 82,000 square feet.
- Idaho has more than 480,000 Latter-day Saints and several temples under construction or operation.
Greenville South Carolina Temple
- Location: 8.8-acre site in Greenville; set to be an 18,850-square-foot one-story temple.
- It will be the second temple in South Carolina, complementing the Columbia Temple.
Both Caldwell and Greenville temples were announced in April 2025, emphasizing the Church’s focus on providing spaces for worship and community among its congregants.
