Bonaire Event Calendar

Calendar of Events on Bonaire

If you are visiting the island during a legal holiday, please be aware that grocery stores may be closed or have adjusted hours. Gas stations may also be closed on legal holidays. Credit cards are not accepted at gas stations so make sure you plan accordingly.

February 2025

Find out about weekly events on our Weekly Events page.

Carnival (Karnaval) 2025 Schedule – Mid Feb 2025 through March 4, 2025

This year is the 50th anniversary of Carnival (Karnaval) on Bonaire! While there are a few events in January, the majority will occur mid-February through the beginning of March 2025. Carnival has always ended the night prior to the beginning of Lent, so the Adult Grand Parades (which are the main events) are held on the first few days of March.

• February 22, 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

• February 28, 2025 – Karnaval Jump Up Grandinan. Details to follow
• February 28, 2025 – Karnaval Teen Parade. Details to follow

March 2025

Carnival (Karnaval) 2025 Schedule – through March 4, 2025

This year is the 50th anniversary of Carnival (Karnaval) on Bonaire! While there are a few events in January, the majority will occur from mid-February through the beginning of March 2025. Carnival has always ended the night prior to the beginning of Lent, so the Adult Grand Parades ( which are the main events) are held on the first few days of March.

• Beginning of March (Date is TBD) – 22nd Edition Walk-A-Thon. Walk from White Slave Huts to Rincon while supporting the Special Olympics of Bonaire.
• March 3, 2025 – World Wildlife Day

Main KARNAVAL Parades

• March 1, 2025  – Adult Grand Karnaval Parade in Rincon from 2 PM – 7 PM
• March 2, 2025- Adult Grand Karnaval Parade in Kralendijk (Playa) from 1 PM to 7 PM. It typically begins at Van Den Tweel, passing by the stadium as it rounds the corner near Kaya Grandi, up to the church and back to Van Den Tweel). Details to Follow
• March 3, 2025 – Children’s Farewell Karnaval Parade. Details to follow.
• March 4, 2025 – Adult Farewell Grand Karnaval Parade in Kralendijk at night with the Burning of King Momo at Midnight (the night before Lent – Parade typically starts at 8 PM and ends at Midnight). Details to Follow.
• March 8, 2025 – Fiesta Closure Entranga di Premio. Details to follow.

• March 8, 2025 – International Women’s Day
• March 9, 2025 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a friend or two! Location: Te Amo Beach from 8 AM – 10 AM. Find out more info on their website.
• Mid March – 14th edition of BON DOET, the largest volunteer event on Bonaire. More info to follow. Date is TBD
• March 21, 2025 – International Forests Day
• March 22, 2025 – World Water Day
• March 26th – 29th, 2025 – Caribbean Open Blokart Championships 2025. This event is hosted by Boanire Landsailing Adventures. More.info to follow.
• March 29, 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

April 2025

• April 13, 2025 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a friend or two! Location: Boka Onima from 4 PM – 6 PM. Find out more info on their website.
• April 18, 2025 – Good Friday. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed, including the larger supermarkets. However, the Washington Slagbaai National Park is typically open on this day.
• April 20, 2025 – Easter Sunday.  This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed, including the larger supermarkets. However, the Washington Slagbaai National Park is typically open on this day.
• April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed. Supermarkets typically have reduced hours.
• April 22, 2025 – Earth Day
• April 26, 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.
• April 27, 2025 – Kings Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
• April 30, 2025 – Dia di Rincon / Rincon Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.

May 2025

• May 1, 2025 – Labor Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.​
• May 4, 2025 – International Firefighters Day
• May 11, 2025 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a friend or two! Location: Piedra Pretu from 4 PM – 6 PM. Find out more info on their website.
• May 16-17, 2025 – Bon Doet. This event is a 2 day volunteer campaign carried out at foundation and associations around the island. Stay tuned for more details.
• Mid May, 2025 – Global Big Day. This is a 24-hour event where people worldwide who love birds go out and count species.
• Mid May, 2025 – Bonaire Culinair Spring Edition. ( Dates are TBD).
• May 29, 2025 – Ascension Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
• May 31, 2025 – World Parrot Day
• May 31, 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

June 2025

• June 1, 2025 – World Reef Awareness Day
• June 8, 2025 – World Oceans Day
• June 8, 2025 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a friend or two! Location: Te Amo Beach from 8 AM – 10 AM.  Find out more info on their website.
• 2nd week of June 2025 – 3rd Annual Pride Bonaire. Currently scheduled for the 2nd week of June. More details to follow.
• June 21, 2025 – International Yoga Day & Summer Solstice
• June 28, 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

July 2025

• July 13, 2025 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a friend or two! Location: Boka Onima from 4 PM – 6 PM. Find out more info on their website.
• Mid July 2025 – PADI Women’s Dive Day
• July 26, 2025 – International Day for the Conservation of the Mangroves
• July 26, 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

August 2025

• August 10, 2025 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a friend or two! Location: Piedra Pretu from 4 PM – 6 PM. Find out more info on their website.
• August 30, 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

September 2025

• September 6, 2025 – Bonaire Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
• September 14, 2025 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a friend or two! Location: Te Amo Beach from 8 AM – 10 AM. Find out more info on their website.
• Mid September, 2025 – Bonaire Culinair Fall Edition. ( Dates are TBD).
• September 20, 2025 – World Cleanup Day. World Cleanup Day unites millions of volunteers across the globe to take action against waste pollution and create a cleaner, healthier planet. If you are on Bonaire, join in and help the island by picking up litter.
• September 21, 2025 – International Coastal Cleanup Day. International Coastal Cleanup Day focuses on bringing volunteers together to remove trash from beaches, helping to protect marine life and preserve our oceans for future generations.
• September 27, 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

October 2025

• Beginning of October 2025- 58th Edition Bonaire International Regatta. Dates are TBD
• Beginning of October 2025 – Jong Bonaire “Swim to Klein.” 23rd Edition. Typically the first weekend in October. Date is TBD
• October 12, 2025  – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a friend or two! Location: Boka Onima from 4 PM – 6 PM. Find out more info on their website.
• Mid October 2025 – Global Big Day. This is a 24-hour event where people worldwide who love birds go out and count species.
• October 25, 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

November 2025

• November 9, 2025 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a friend or two! Location: Piedra Pretu from 4 PM – 6 PM. Find out more info on their website.
• Mid-November 2025 – Sanikolas, Sinterklaas, Old St. Nick. Arrival at Wilhelmina Park by boat. Date is TBD.
• November 29, 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.

December 2025

• December 14, 2025 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a friend or two! Location: Te Amo Beach from 8 AM – 10 AM. Find out more info on their website.
• December 15, 2025 – Kingdom Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
• Mid December 2025 – Christmas Shopping Night – Typically about 5 days before Christmas. Date is TBD
• December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices, including Washington Slagbaai National Park and supermarkets, are closed.
• December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices are closed.
• December 27, 2025 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.
• December 31, 2025 – New Year’s Eve Fireworks over Bonaire

January 2026

• January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices are closed, including the Washington Slagbaai National Park and the supermarkets.
• January 2026 (date is TBD)- Clean Coast Bonaire. Volunteer for the monthly beach cleanup.
• January 2026 (date is TBD) – Annual Lora (Parrot) Roost Count. Echo Foundation relies heavily on volunteers to assist with the annual parrot count.
• End of January 2026 (date is TBD) – Ride for Roses. Ride, Walk, or Swim to support the fight against cancer. Walking is 7km or 9km. Cycling is either 13km or 20km. Swim is 700m.
• Last Saturday of the Month – Nos Zjilea Cultural Event at Mangazina di Rei. Experience local cuisine, music, arts & crafts and learn about Bonaire’s culture on the last Saturday of every month from 10 AM – 3 PM.