Festivals
Bonaire's festival calendar — from Dia di Rincon to Carnival. Each festival brings its own rhythm to the island: special markets, mood boosts, unique encounters, and community events. Knowing what's coming next helps you plan your work, your planting, and your social life.
Coming Up Next
Donkey Sanctuary Sunday
In 3 days
Every Sunday
Location: Antriol donkey sanctuary
Donkey Sunday in Antriol! Come see the sweet donkeys at the sanctuary. They love seeing you.
Current date: Day 12, Month June
Year Calendar
A quick glance at which festivals fall in each month of the Bonaire calendar year.
January
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mg tumba cleanup bgTumba Season January 1–30
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
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mg tres reinan bgTres Reinan January 1, 6, 11
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mg dia di san melchor bgDía di San Melchor January 1
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mg dia di san gaspar bgDía di San Gaspar January 6
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mg dia di san baltasar bgDía di San Baltasar January 11
February
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mg carnival bgCarnival February 14–16
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
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mg hulandes idioma konferensia bgHulandes Idioma Konferensia February 6–7
March
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
April
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mg dia di rincon bgDía di Rincon April 30
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
May
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
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mg prokids fun walk bgProKids Fun Walk May 31
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mg my guardian walk run bgMy Guardian Walk & Run May 17
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mg dia di enfermeria bgDía di Enfermeria May 12
June
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mg flamingo count walk bgFlamingo Watch Season June 1–2
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
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mg taste of bonaire bgTaste of Bonaire June 17–19
July
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
August
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
September
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
October
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mg bonaire day bgBonaire Day October 6
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
November
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
December
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mg sint nikolaas bgSint Nikolaas December 5
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mg buriku sunday bgDonkey Sanctuary Sunday Every Sunday
All Festivals
16 festivals in the calendar year.
Día di Rincon
April 30
Día di Rincon — pride day for our oldest village! You feel the joy on every street.
Location: Rincon
Effects: Rincon market open all day, 2× produce prices, festive mood boost, street vendors at Rincon center
Bonaire Day
October 6
Bonaire Day — our island, our pride, our heart! Congratulations to every Bonairean.
Location: Kralendijk
Effects: Government offices closed, parade at Kralendijk waterfront, 1.5× tourism earnings
Sint Nikolaas
December 5
Sint Nikolaas has arrived in his boat! Children wait eagerly to receive sweet gifts.
Location: Kralendijk harbor
Effects: Market prices +20%, children's parade, gifts for young NPCs
Carnival
February 14–16
Carnival! Drum the rhythm, follow the kompas, dance for three tireless days. Everyone's in the streets!
Location: Kralendijk
Effects: Street parties block some roads, tourism earnings +40%, energy drain +2/hr from excitement
Tumba Season
January 1–30
Tumba Season has begun! Music rings out from Rincon to Kralendijk. Go listen to the competition.
Location: Rincon & Kralendijk
Effects: Nightly Tumba competitions at Rincon, music skill XP +50%, festive atmosphere
Flamingo Watch Season
June 1–2
Pink flamingos are nesting at Pekelmeer. Quiet — make no noise — they are sweeter than gold.
Location: Pekelmeer
Effects: Eco-tourism job bonus +$30/day, photography mini-game unlocked at Pekelmeer
Donkey Sanctuary Sunday
Every Sunday
Donkey Sunday in Antriol! Come see the sweet donkeys at the sanctuary. They love seeing you.
Location: Antriol donkey sanctuary
Effects: Donkey sanctuary visit unlocked, morale +5, children NPCs gain +10 happiness
Tres Reinan
January 1, 6, 11
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Location: Catholic churches, Kralendijk
Effects: +20% morale at Catholic churches, gift-giving event spike, special market stalls
Día di San Melchor
January 1
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Location: Catholic churches, Kralendijk
Effects: First day of Tres Reinan; candle procession; +5 morale
Día di San Gaspar
January 6
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Location: Catholic churches, Kralendijk
Effects: Main Three Kings day; parades, gift exchange; +10 morale, 1.2× market prices
Día di San Baltasar
January 11
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Location: Catholic churches, Kralendijk
Effects: Closing day of Tres Reinan; community feast; +5 morale
Taste of Bonaire
June 17–19
Taste of Bonaire — food festival at Parke Wilhelmina! Local chefs, island flavors, the whole weekend. Set up a vendor stall and earn big.
Location: Parke Wilhelmina, Kralendijk
Effects: Street-food festival weekend, +30% tourism multiplier, vendor stall opportunity
ProKids Fun Walk
May 31
ProKids Fun Walk — families walking together for a good cause across Bonaire. Join them and feel the community spirit!
Location: Bonaire island-wide
Effects: Community sport event, +5 fame for participants, wellness atmosphere
My Guardian Walk & Run
May 17
My Guardian Walk & Run — wellness event supporting health and family. Runners and walkers together, one spirit.
Location: Bonaire island-wide
Effects: Community sport event, +3 fame and +1 health for participants
Hulandes Idioma Konferensia
February 6–7
Hulandes Idioma Konferensia — Dutch-language education conference. Teachers meet to discuss new methods. Work opportunity unlocks.
Location: Educational venue, Kralendijk
Effects: Dutch-language education conference, teacher-helper gig unlocks, +1 culture skill
Día di Enfermeria
May 12
Día di Enfermeria — International Nurses Day. Mariadal Hospital honors its nursing staff. Visit and show your support.
Location: Mariadal Hospital, Bonaire
Effects: International Nurses Day, +1 morale at hospital, nurse NPC dialogue unlock
Planning Around Festivals
- Save florins ahead of Carnival — food, costumes, and transport all spike in February.
- Grow extra aloe and sorghum before the harvest festivals — contributing earns major reputation.
- Practice your Tumba lyrics in January — Carnival groups recruit early.
- Visit the donkey sanctuary before Buriku Sunday — volunteers are always needed.
- Attend all major festivals in a year — a special recognition unlocks for dedicated festival-goers.
- Check the weather forecast before outdoor festivals — storms can dampen Flamingo Watch and Taste of Bonaire.