Calendar & Festivals
Mark your calendar — festivals, holidays, and the rhythm of life on Bonaire.
About the Bonaire Calendar
The Bonaire calendar is packed with festivals, holidays, and cultural events. Each one brings unique effects — special markets, mood boosts, encounter types, and economic shifts. Knowing what is coming helps you plan your work, your planting, and your social calendar.
Festivals on Bonaire are not decorations — they are the heartbeat of the island. Día di Rincon celebrates the oldest village. Carnival brings tumba music and street parades. Simadan marks the harvest with song and shared meals. Missing a festival is noticed. Attending strengthens your place in the community.
The game calendar advances day by day. Each day has a date (day/month) and a weekday. Festivals trigger on specific dates, date ranges, or recurring weekdays (like Buriku Sunday, every Sunday). When a festival is active, you will see its effects in the world — market prices shift, NPCs change their dialogue, and special encounters become available.
Current Weather
Weather can affect festivals. Stormy weather may dampen outdoor events. Check the current weather below —
Active Now
No festivals are active right now. The island is in a quiet period — a good time for routine work and preparation.
Current date: Day 11, Month 5
All Festivals
16 festivals in the calendar year.
| Festival | Date | Location | Effects | Status |
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Bonaire Day
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October 6 | Kralendijk | Government offices closed, parade at Kralendijk waterfront, 1.5× tourism earnings | Upcoming |
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Carnival
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February 14–16 | Kralendijk | Street parties block some roads, tourism earnings +40%, energy drain +2/hr from excitement | Upcoming |
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Donkey Sanctuary Sunday
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Every Sunday | Antriol donkey sanctuary | Donkey sanctuary visit unlocked, morale +5, children NPCs gain +10 happiness | Upcoming |
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Día di Enfermeria
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May 12 | Mariadal Hospital, Bonaire | International Nurses Day, +1 morale at hospital, nurse NPC dialogue unlock | Upcoming |
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Día di Rincon
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April 30 | Rincon | Rincon market open all day, 2× produce prices, festive mood boost, street vendors at Rincon center | Upcoming |
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Día di San Baltasar
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January 11 | Catholic churches, Kralendijk | Closing day of Tres Reinan; community feast; +5 morale | Upcoming |
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Día di San Gaspar
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January 6 | Catholic churches, Kralendijk | Main Three Kings day; parades, gift exchange; +10 morale, 1.2× market prices | Upcoming |
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Día di San Melchor
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January 1 | Catholic churches, Kralendijk | First day of Tres Reinan; candle procession; +5 morale | Upcoming |
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Flamingo Watch Season
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June 1–2 | Pekelmeer | Eco-tourism job bonus +$30/day, photography mini-game unlocked at Pekelmeer | Upcoming |
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Hulandes Idioma Konferensia
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February 6–7 | Educational venue, Kralendijk | Dutch-language education conference, teacher-helper gig unlocks, +1 culture skill | Upcoming |
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My Guardian Walk & Run
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May 17 | Bonaire island-wide | Community sport event, +3 fame and +1 health for participants | Upcoming |
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ProKids Fun Walk
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Last Sunday of May (May 31) | Bonaire island-wide | Community sport event, +5 fame for participants, wellness atmosphere | Upcoming |
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Sint Nikolaas
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December 5 | Kralendijk harbor | Market prices +20%, children's parade, gifts for young NPCs | Upcoming |
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Taste of Bonaire
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June 17–19 | Parke Wilhelmina, Kralendijk | Street-food festival weekend, +30% tourism multiplier, vendor stall opportunity | Upcoming |
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Tres Reinan
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January 1, 6, 11 | Catholic churches, Kralendijk | +20% morale at Catholic churches, gift-giving event spike, special market stalls | Upcoming |
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Tumba Season
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January 1–30 | Rincon & Kralendijk | Nightly Tumba competitions at Rincon, music skill XP +50%, festive atmosphere | Upcoming |
Preparing for Festivals
- Save money ahead of Día di Rincon — the Rincon market has limited-time goods.
- Grow extra crops before simadan — contributing to the harvest feast earns major reputation.
- Practice your tumba lyrics in January — carnival groups recruit early.
- Donate to the donkey sanctuary before Buriku Sunday — volunteers are always needed.
- Visit multiple festivals in a year — attending all major festivals unlocks a special recognition.