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Planet Americas · Festival and holiday guide

From Rio Carnivalto the Calgary Stampede.

59 festivals and public holidays for 35 countries in the Americas, with dates, local customs and where to stay.

Traditional Festivals27Carnivals9Cultural Festivals6Music Festivals6
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, United States
Next confirmed date · Traditional Festival

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

USUnited States26 Nov 2026
17days to goStarts Thursday 26 Nov 2026
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Coming up

Next on the calendar

In date order. Festivals without confirmed dates show the month they ran last time.

Public holidays

Days off ahead

The next public and bank holidays across 35 countries in the Americas. Banks and many shops close; trains and hotels fill up.

Holidays by country
  1. 9NovConstitution DayDODominican RepublicToday
  2. 9NovDeepavaliTTTrinidad and TobagoToday
  3. 10NovPrimer Grito de IndependenciaPAPanamaTomorrow
  4. 11NovVeterans DayUSUnited StatesIn 2 days
  5. 15NovRepublic DayBRBrazilIn 6 days
  6. 16NovIndependence of CartagenaCOColombiaIn 7 days
  7. 16NovRevolution DayMXMexicoIn 7 days
  8. 18NovBattle of Vertières DayHTHaitiIn 9 days
Festival calendar

Twelve months ahead

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Traditional Festivals, festivals

Traditional Festivals

27
Carnivals, festivals

Carnivals

9
Cultural Festivals, festivals

Cultural Festivals

6
Music Festivals, festivals

Music Festivals

6
Arts Festivals, festivals

Arts Festivals

3
Motor Festivals, festivals

Motor Festivals

3
Sports Festivals, festivals

Sports Festivals

3
Film Festivals, festivals

Film Festivals

2
Where

14 countries with festivals

Each country page has its festivals and its full public holiday calendar.

All 35 countries
ARArgentina3BSBahamas1BOBolivia1BRBrazil3CACanada3CLChile4COColombia6CRCosta Rica1GTGuatemala2MXMexico3PEPeru5TTTrinidad and Tobago1USUnited States25UYUruguay1
Holiday guides

How the holidays are celebrated

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Easter
Across the Americas

Easter

From the colorful processions of Mexico's Semana Santa to the serene beach outings in Jamaica, discover the diverse ways countries across North and South America celebrate Easter.

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Memorial Day in United States
National holiday

Memorial Day in United States

Discover the significance of Memorial Day celebrations across the United States, from the National Memorial Day Parade in D.C. to local community observances. Learn about traditions, events, and cultural impact honoring fallen heroes.

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Thanksgiving
Across the Americas

Thanksgiving

Explore the rich history and diverse traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, from colonial feasts to modern-day celebrations of gratitude, family, and community spirit.

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