January Festivals
New Year’s Day: officially lying west of the international dateline – even though geographically speaking this is not strictly the case with parts of the archipelago – Fiji is one of the first countries on the globe to bring in every New Year and parties can last right until the end of the month. February Festivals
Holi: also known as the Festival of Colours, this strictly Hindu affair signifies the beginning of spring and is characterised by the lighting of bonfires and throwing of water and coloured powder. March/April Festivals
Easter: one of the biggest holidays in Fiji, Easter is the first chance in the year for Christians to celebrate. It’s a national holiday on Good Friday and Easter Sunday that makes for a long weekend of celebrations. It usually falls in March but sometimes in April. May Festivals
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day: marks the passing away of the father of Fiji, Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, who died on 30 May 1958. Week-long speeches and special events lead up to this date every year, the biggest in the Fijian calendar. December Festivals
Christmas: forget cold weather and warm clothes. Christmas on Fiji is a popular yet laid-back affair at the height of summer that is typically spent on the beach with good food and plenty to drink. | 
