Public Holidays
Public Holidays 2010
| Jan 01 |
New Year's Day
After the year ends with a big bang, the first day of the new year is traditionally a time for family gatherings. |
| Feb 16 |
Carnival Monday
During the eight Carnival weeks Curaçao is turned into one big melting pot of people having fun on and off the streets. It all culminates in the Grand March at Sunday February 16 and is finished off with the Farewell Grand Parade at Tuesday evening 16 February. Monday, February 15, is an official public holiday. For more detailed information, visit the Calendar of Events. |
| April 2 |
Good Friday
Mainly Catholics celebrate this official holiday. An official holiday on this largely Catholic island and the beginning of a weeklong spring break for schools. Grocery stores and markets do record sales in fresh and salted fish on the previous days. |
| April 4 |
Easter Sunday
Local children are decked out in their spring finery for the traditional first communion celebrations, which are held between this day and Ascension Day (May). |
| April 5 |
Easter Monday / Seú Harvest Parade
This Parade goes through the streets of Otrobanda, symbolizing the "the Harvest feast", features all the folkloric groups on the island. |
| April 30 |
Queen's birthday
Island wide celebrations with a festive atmosphere focusing in Down Town Punda. |
| May 01 |
Labor Day
An official holiday when government and labor union organize marches and other activities. |
| May 13 | Ascension |
| July 02 |
Curacao Flag day
Celebrated with official ceremonies and cultural events at Plaza Brion and the Village of Barber. |
| December 15 | Kingdom Day |
| December 25-26 | Christmas |