Festivals

Pirates Week Festival

Season or date: 2nd-3rd week of November

A national carnival with pirate ship parades and historical reenactment shows that enliven the entire island

Cayman Carnival Batabano

Season or date: Early May

A street carnival colored by tropical costumes and music

Cayman Cookout

Season or date: January

A gastronomic festival held on the beach featuring world-renowned chefs

Heroes Day

Season or date: 4th Monday of January

Official ceremony and cultural events honoring national heroes

Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament

Season or date: April

A tournament gathering sport fishing enthusiasts from around the world

Public holidays

  • New Year's Day
  • National Heroes Day
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Monday
  • King's Birthday
  • Remembrance Day
  • Christmas
  • Boxing Day