Public Tours Set to Begin for Lindon Utah Temple

LDS Gospel March 09, 2026

Exterior of the Lindon Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the commencement of the public open house for the Lindon Utah Temple. Beginning this week, the general public is invited to tour the interior of the newly completed sacred edifice.

Open House and Dedication Schedule

Exterior of the Lindon Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The public open house will run from Thursday, March 12, through Saturday, April 11, 2026. Tours will be conducted daily, with the exception of Sundays and Saturday, April 4.

Following the open house period, the temple is scheduled for formal dedication on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The dedicatory sessions will be broadcast to all congregations within the Lindon Utah Temple district.

Architectural Design and Local Heritage

The Lindon Utah Temple features unique design elements intended to honor the specific history and identity of the local community. Key architectural motifs include:

The Linden Tree: Representations of the linden flower and tree, the city’s namesake, are integrated throughout the structure.
Agricultural Roots: Design flourishes inspired by harvest baskets pay tribute to Lindon’s heritage as a farming community.

Once dedicated, this temple will mark a significant milestone as the 216th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints globally.

Purpose of the Temple

The baptistry of the Lindon Utah Temple. In the baptistry, faithful Latter-day Saints can be baptized on behalf of their deceased ancestors, who can choose whether to accept this baptism.

Church officials emphasize that temples serve a distinct purpose compared to meetinghouses or chapels used for weekly Sunday worship. While meetinghouses are open to all, temples are considered "houses of the Lord" dedicated to sacred ceremonies—such as marriage and baptism—that unite families for eternity.

"The Lord’s ordinances and covenants prepare us for eternal life, the greatest of all of God’s blessings," stated President Russell M. Nelson during the original announcement of the temple in October 2020.

Regional Impact

Utah serves as the global headquarters for the Church, supporting a population of over 2.2 million members across nearly 5,400 congregations. The Lindon temple is part of a robust expansion of religious facilities in the state:

Temple Status Locations

In Operation — Bountiful, Brigham City, Cedar City, Deseret Peak, Draper, Jordan River, Layton, Logan, Manti, Monticello, Mount Timpanogos, Ogden, Oquirrh Mountain, Orem, Payson, Provo City Center, Red Cliffs, Saratoga Springs, St. George, Syracuse, Taylorsville, and Vernal.

Under Construction / Renovation — Ephraim, Heber Valley, Provo Utah Rock Canyon, Smithfield, and Salt Lake.

Announced — Lehi, Price, Spanish Fork, and West Jordan.