Festivals in Fiji

Festivals

Season or date: October 10

National celebration of Independence Day with military parades and traditional dances.

Season or date: August, Suva

The capital's largest carnival featuring a queen contest and popular food stalls.

Season or date: July, Nadi

A charity carnival in the tourist city of Nadi.

Season or date: August, Labasa

A festival celebrating northern music and agricultural products.

Season or date: May 13

An official commemoration day honoring the unique culture of Rotuma Island.

Season or date: Hindu month of Kartika

The Festival of Lights celebrated by Indo-Fijian residents with lamps and sweets.

Season or date: March

A spring festival where people throw colored powder at each other.

Season or date: June

Traditional kava ceremonies are held publicly in villages nationwide.

Season or date: November

A music festival held at Suva Harbor.

Season or date: December

Choirs perform carols on inter-island ferries.