Salt Lake Temple reservations hit 1M in first 24 hours
September 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM MT · via Meridian Magazine · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

One million spaces were reserved in the first 24 hours for the Salt Lake Temple's "Rejoice in Christ" celebration and open house, officials announced. The renovated temple opens for tours following a five-year closure for seismic upgrades and restoration.
The volume of reservations briefly overwhelmed the ticketing system. Church officials expect to add dates to accommodate demand.
More coverage of this story
- Church Newsroom →August 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM MT
- The Salt Lake Tribune →September 1, 2026 at 5:24 PM MT
- nytimes.com →September 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM MT
- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org →September 1, 2026 at 11:39 AM MT
- ABC4 Utah →September 2, 2026 at 10:16 AM MT
- The Salt Lake Tribune →September 1, 2026 at 4:38 PM MT
- The Salt Lake Tribune →September 2, 2026 at 1:39 PM MT
- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org →September 2, 2026 at 9:03 AM MT
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