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.

September 2023

• September Classes – Find the list of fitness classes and other weekly events on the weekly events calendar.

• September 30, 2023 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Market at Mangazina di Rei from 10 AM – 3 PM in Rincon
• September 30, 2023 – Taste of Bonaire “Tourism” in Kralendijk. Location: Wilhelmina Park from 6 PM – 11 PM

October 2023

• October 1 – 5, 2023 – Fall Edition of Bonaire Culinair 2023.  Participating venues will offer a 3-course menu with a set price.
• October 1, 2023 – ‘Festival di Kabritu’, Annual Goat Festival at Washington Slagbaai National Park from 9 AM to 6 PM. There will be various local dishes made with goat meat, sweets, drinks, folkloric music and dance, games and dominos, and a culinary contest. Entrance to the event and visitor center is free of charge, but if you wish to visit the rest of the park, regular entry prices apply.
• October 1, 2023 – Cyclovia Kids. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for kids to play from 4 PM – 7 PM.
• October 6 -14, 2023 – 56th Edition Bonaire International Regatta. During the day there will be sailing competitions while during the night there will be different performances, etc. More details to follow.
• October 8, 2023 – Jong Bonaire “Swin to Klein.” 21st Edition at 7:30 AM. More info to follow.
• October 8, 2023 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Spend a couple of hours cleaning up the beaches of Bonaire. Location: Boka Onima 4:00-6:00 PM
• October 14, 2023 – Global Big Day. Enjoy Bird Watching and Bird Counting in a single day event.
• October 22, 2023 – Marshe di Rincon. The Rincon Market in the oldest village on Bonaire. Local art and food available. Location: Rincon from 10:00 AM – 4 PM.
• October 28, 2023 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Market at Mangazina di Rei from 10 AM – 3 PM in Rincon
• October 28, 2023 – Full Moon Lagadishi Hike in the Washington Slagbaai National Park. Location: Washington Slagbaai Park Entrance at 6 PM. The cost is $10, and registration is required. Please call +599-717-8444 to register. Limited spots are available. Organized by STINAPA

November 2023

• November 5, 2023 – Cyclovia Kids. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for kids to play from 4 PM – 7 PM.
• November 12, 2023 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Spend a couple of hours cleaning up the beaches of Bonaire. Location: Piedra Pretu 4:00-6:00 PM
• Mid-November 2023 – Sanikolas, Sinterklaas, Old St. Nick. Arrival at Wilhelmina Park by boat. Date is TBD
• November 25, 2023 – Nos Zjilea Cultural Market at Mangazina di Rei from 10 AM – 3 PM in Rincon.
• November 26, 2023 – Marshe di Rincon. The Rincon Market in the oldest village on Bonaire. Local art and food available. Location: Rincon from 10:00 AM – 4 PM. 

December 2023

• December 3, 2023 – Cyclovia Kids. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for kids to play from 4 PM – 7 PM.
• December 10, 2023 – Clean Coast Bonaire. Spend a couple of hours cleaning up the beaches of Bonaire. Location: Te Amo Beach 8:00-10:00 AM
• December 15, 2023 – Kingdom Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
• December 22, 2023 – Christmas Shopping Night in Kralendijk. Location: Wilhelmina Park from 6 PM – 9 PM
• December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices, including Washington Slagbaai National Park and supermarkets, are closed.
• December 26, 2023 – Boxing Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices are closed.
• Decmeber 26, 2023 – Marshe di Rincon. The Rincon Market in the oldest village on Bonaire. Local art and food available. Location: Rincon from 10:00 AM – 4 PM. 
• December 31, 2023 – New Year’s Eve Fireworks over Bonaire

January 2024

• January 1, 2024 – 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 (date is TBD) – Annual Lora (Parrot) Roost Count. Echo Foundation relies heavily on volunteers to assist with the annual parrot count.
• End of January (date is TBD) – Ride for Roses. Ride, Walk, Swim or Sail to support the fight against cancer. Walking is 7km or 9km. Cycling is either 13km or 20km. Swim is 700m.

February 2024

• February 2, 2024 – World Wetland Day. World Wetlands Day occurs annually on February 2nd, marking the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971. Wetlands are important wildlife areas that may include several different ecosystems, such as mangrove forests, seagrass beds, saliñas, and coral reefs nurseries.
• February 2024 – Karnaval – Dates are TBD

March 2024

• Beginning of March (Date is TBD) – 21st Edition Walk-A-Thon. Walk from White Slave Huts to Rincon while supporting the Special Olympics of Bonaire.
• March 8, 2024 – International Women’s Day
• Mid-March 2024 – 13th edition of BON DOET, the largest volunteer event on Bonaire. Date is TBD.
• March 29, 2024 – Good Friday. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
• March 31, 2024 – Easter Sunday.  This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.

April 2024

• April 1, 2024 – Easter Monday. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
• April 22, 2023 – Earth Day
• April 27, 2023 – Kings Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
• April 30, 2023 – Dia di Rincon / Rincon Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.

May 2024

• May 1, 2024 – Labor Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.​
• May 4, 2024 – International Firefighters Day
• May 14, 2024 – Global Big Day. This is a 24-hour event where people worldwide who love birds go out and count species.
• May 9, 2024 – Ascension Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
• May 31, 2024 – World Parrot Day

June 2024

• June 1, 2024 – World Reef Awareness Day
• June 8, 2024 – World Oceans Day
• June 21, 2024 – International Yoga Day & Summer Solstice

July 2024

• Mid July 2024 – PADI Women’s Dive Day
• July 26, 2024 – International Day for the Conservation of the Mangroves

August 2024

September 2024

• September 6, 2024 – Bonaire Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
• September 21, 2024 – World Cleanup Day. World Cleanup Day falls on the 3rd Saturday of September each year. Help keep Bonaire clean by picking up litter.

October 2024

• Beginning of October – 57th Edition Bonaire International Regatta. Dates are TBD
• Beginning of October – Jong Bonaire “Swin to Klein.” 22nd Edition. Typically the first weekend in October. Date is TBD

November 2024

• Mid-November 2024 – Sanikolas, Sinterklaas, Old St. Nick. Arrival at Wilhelmina Park by boat. Date is TBD

December 2024

• December 15, 2024 – Kingdom Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
• Mid December 2024 – Christmas Shopping Night – Date is TBD
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices, including Washington Slagbaai National Park and supermarkets, are closed.
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day. This is a legal holiday. Most businesses and government offices are closed.
• December 31, 2024 – New Year’s Eve Fireworks over Bonaire