Festivals

Turks & Caicos Music & Culture Festival

Season or date: Late July to early August

Largest-scale music festival with international and regional artists. Food stalls and craft markets also present.

Conch Festival

Season or date: Last Saturday of November

Popular Blue Hills district event with signature conch dish contest and live music.

Maskanoo

Season or date: December 26

Junkanoo-derived masked street parade on Boxing Day.

Crabfest

Season or date: Fourth week of June

South Caicos Island crab fishing season opening celebration. Music, food stalls, and boat races highlight.

Valentine's Day Cup

Season or date: Around February 14

Unique competition of handmade model sailing boats on Middle Caicos salt lake.

Caribbean Food & Wine Festival

Season or date: Early November

Gourmet event featuring island ingredients with renowned chefs and sommeliers.

Salt Cay Carnival

Season or date: February

Traditional Caribbean carnival procession held on small island Salt Cay.

Public holidays

  • New Year's Day
  • Commonwealth Day
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Monday
  • King's Birthday
  • Constitution Day
  • Boxing Day
  • Christmas