Bonaire Holiday Overview
Public Holidays:
New Year's Eve: On December 31st every year, Bonaire celebrates the arrival of the new year, just like other places around the world.
New Year's Day: On January 1st every year, it is the first day of the new year and a legal holiday.
King's Day: On April 27th every year, it is the birthday of the King of the Netherlands and the national day of the Netherlands. As a special municipality of the Netherlands, Bonaire also celebrates this holiday.
Ascension Day: The time of this festival is not fixed every year and it is one of the important festivals of Christianity.
Pentecost: The time of this festival is not fixed every year and it is also one of the important festivals of Christianity.
Christmas Day: On December 25th every year, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Boxing Day: On December 26th every year, it is the second day of Christmas and a public holiday.
Special Holidays:
Carnival: Similar to the Brazilian Carnival, Bonaire also holds a grand Carnival event. It is usually held before Lent and is full of music, dance and parades.
Seafood Festival: Bonaire is famous for its fresh seafood. Every year, the Seafood Festival is held to celebrate the rich marine resources of the local area. There will be a variety of seafood cuisine and cultural performances during the festival.
Cultural Heritage Day: Bonaire is a multicultural island. In order to protect and pass on the local cultural heritage, the Cultural Heritage Day is held every year. There will be various cultural performances, exhibitions and workshops.
Music Festival: Bonaire often holds various music festivals, including jazz festivals, reggae festivals, etc., which attract music lovers from all over the world.
Sailing Competition: Bonaire is a paradise for sailing enthusiasts. Many sailing competitions are held every year, attracting many sailors and enthusiasts.
Local Religious Festivals: In addition to Christian festivals, there are believers of other religions on Bonaire, and they also celebrate their own religious festivals. For example, if there are some Muslim residents on the island, then festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may also be celebrated.
Whether shipping companies, airlines, freight forwarding companies, railways, express delivery and logistics companies are open for work depends on the policies of the specific companies. The business hours and services provided by the above companies may be affected.
| Holiday Name | Dates |
| New Year's Day | January 1 |
| King's Day | April 27 |
| Easter | Spring Float |
| Ascension Day | 40 days after Easter |
| Pentecost | 50 days after Easter |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
| Boxing Day | December 26 |