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.
December 2023
December Weekly events and Fitness Classes – Find the list of fitness classes and other reoccurring events on the weekly events calendar.
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Buy 3, Get 1 Free Sale at MoltenWolf Glass
During the month of December, MoltenWolf Glass is having a Buy 3, Get 1 Free sale, with the free item being the lowest-priced item. The sale includes everything in the store, except items made by other local companies. With an extensive collection of holiday-themed items and ornaments, complementing their regular selection of everyday items such as dinnerware, wall decor, olive oil bottles, vases and jewelry, there’s something for everyone.
- December 3, 2023 – Cyclovia Kids. Plaza Wilhelmina makes the perfect place for kids to play from 4 PM – 7 PM.
- December 9, 2023 – Craft market at JICN (Prison). Furniture, toys, paintings, jewelry, Christmas decorations and more for sale, handmade by detainees.Location: Prison parking lot from 10 AM to 3 PM. Proceeds are mainly used to purchase new equipment so that inmates can use their talent in a positive way.
- December 9, 2023 – Bario Festival – Nort’i Saliña – Neighborhood Festival from 5 PM – Midnight.
- 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 8 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
- February 24 – March 3, 2024 – Bonaire Watersports and Wellness Adventure. Enjoy a vacation that combines wellness, adventure, and gratitude on the Island of Bonaire. Daily yoga classes, healthy dining, and exciting watersport excursions are included in each adventure. Book in advance.
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
- March 15-16, 2024 – 13th edition of BON DOET, the largest volunteer event on Bonaire. More info to follow.
- 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, 2024 – Earth Day
- April 27, 2024 – Kings Day. This is a legal holiday. Some businesses and most government offices are closed.
- April 30, 2024 – 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
- Mid October – Global Big Day. This is a 24-hour event where people worldwide who love birds go out and count species.
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
