From Rio Carnivalto the Calgary Stampede.
50 festivals and public holidays for 35 countries in the Americas, with dates, local customs and where to stay.
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In date order. Festivals without confirmed dates show the month they ran last time.
Festival Internacional Cervantino
9–25 Oct 2026MXMexico
Giant Kite Festival
1–2 Nov 2026GTGuatemala
Day of the Dead
2–3 Nov 2026MXMexico
Boston Tea Party Reenactment
16–17 Dec 2026USUnited States
Philadelphia Mummers Parade
1–2 Jan 2027USUnited States
Fiesta de la Tirana
16–17 Jul 2027CLChile
Day of Dead Parade in LA
Expected October 2026USUnited States
EDC Orlando
Expected November 2026USUnited States
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Expected November 2026USUnited States
Festival de la Luz
Expected December 2026CRCosta Rica
Black and White Carnival
Expected January 2027COColombia
Gualeguaychú Carnival
Expected January 2027ARArgentinaDays off ahead
The next public and bank holidays across 35 countries in the Americas. Banks and many shops close; trains and hotels fill up.
- 12OctDay of Respect for Cultural DiversityARArgentinaTomorrow
- 12OctNational Heroes' DayBSBahamasTomorrow
- 12OctDay of the AmericasBZBelizeTomorrow
- 12OctOur Lady of AparecidaBRBrazilTomorrow
- 12OctThanksgivingCACanadaTomorrow
- 12OctColumbus DayCLChileTomorrow
- 12OctColumbus DayCOColombiaTomorrow
- 12OctDay of RaceGTGuatemalaTomorrow
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13 countries with festivals
Each country page has its festivals and its full public holiday calendar.
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