Fiji Events and Festivals
January
 New Years Day
Celebrations can continue for a week, or even a month, in some areas of Fiji as the islanders ring in the New Year.
February
 Holi
Also known as the Hindu Festival of Colours, this annual event is celebrated throughout the main towns of Fiji with parades, music and dancing.
March
 Ram Naumi
This Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Ram brings a buzz of activity to the Hindu temples and homes of Fiji.
 Easter
This major Christian festival is celebrated with the usual ceremony by the local Fijian Christians.
April
 Fiji Jazz Festival
This three day jazz festival is held at the Sonaisali Resort, attracting a number of internationally known jazz musicians to the islands.
May
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day
This day honours the former high chief and scholar who was considered Fiji’s greatest statesman. Cultural shows and games mark this highly regarded public holiday.
July
 Bula Festival
Nadi’s main festival includes parades and beauty pageants to help celebrate their unique identity as a town. Nadi is known for its horseracing.
 Constitution Day
This public holiday honours the day when Fiji first adopted its constitution.
 Prophet Mohammed’s birthday
Muslims in Fiji mark this special day with ceremonies and celebrations at the mosques and private homes around the islands.
September
 Sugar Festival
Lautoka’s main festival of the year celebrates its unique identity with a parade and beauty pageant, as residents celebrate the pride in their town, which is the sugar capital of Fiji.
October
 Fiji Day
The week leading up to Fiji Day is called Fiji Week, with religious and cultural ceremonies celebrating the country’s diversity.
November
 Diwali
The Hindu Festival of Lights is a major event for the Indo-Fijian community. Small oil lamps adorn houses and streets and an air of merriment permeates the islands.
 Hibiscus Festival
This is Suva’s main celebration, with a big parade, beauty pageant and lots of music, dancing, eating and drinking.
December
 Christmas
As in all Christian countries, the local Fijian community celebrates this annual event with the standard array of family gatherings, parties and gift giving.
National Holidays
New Year’s Day: 1 January
Easter: dates vary each year
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day: 30 May
Constitution Day: 1 July
Fiji Day: 10 October
Christmas: 25 December
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