Independence Celebration
Season or date: July 12-14
The nation''s largest festival celebrating independence, featuring traditional dances, canoe races, and fireworks.
Festivals in Kiribati
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Youth Day Festival
Season or date: August 7
Vibrant event where youth groups from each island compete in sports and dance competitions.
Christmas Bikabika
Season or date: December 25
Traditional Christmas celebration combining church services with all-night dancing and singing.
Te Riroroko
Season or date: June
Cultural exchange festival where dance groups from each island gather to perform traditional clapping songs and dances.
Phoenix Islands Cleanup Camp
Season or date: September
Eco-event gathering divers and researchers to protect the World Heritage site.
Public holidays
- New Year''s Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Health Day
- Independence Day
- Youth Day
- Christmas
- Boxing Day