Heilala Festival
Season or date: Early July
The largest tourism festival celebrating the blooming of the national flower heilala. Features parades, Miss Tonga pageant, and dance competitions.
Festivals in Tonga
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Royal Agricultural and Produce Show
Season or date: June-August (tours each island)
Traditional event where the king himself tours and awards agricultural products and crafts from each island.
Vava'u Blue Water Festival
Season or date: September
Festival of marine sports and music. Whale watching and kayak racing are popular.
Oholei Festival
Season or date: November
Regional festival themed on 'Eua Island's environment and culture. Cave exploration tours and traditional dance performances are held.
Christmas Carol Week
Season or date: December 20-25
Joint church gospel singing. Singing voices echo across the island throughout the night.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- ANZAC Day
- King's Birthday
- Constitution Day
- Christmas
- Boxing Day