From Rio Carnivalto the Calgary Stampede.
51 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.
The Chivito Festival
4–13 Oct 2026UYUruguay
Oktoberfest of Blumenau
7–25 Oct 2026BRBrazil
Giant Kite Festival
1–2 Nov 2026GTGuatemala
Day of the Dead
2–3 Nov 2026MXMexico
EDC Orlando
6–8 Nov 2026USUnited States
Boston Tea Party Reenactment
16–17 Dec 2026USUnited States
Philadelphia Mummers Parade
1–2 Jan 2027USUnited States
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
6 Jan – 9 Feb 2027USUnited States
Detroit Auto Show
14–24 Jan 2027USUnited States
Winterlude
29 Jan – 15 Feb 2027CACanada
Quebec Winter Carnival
5–14 Feb 2027CACanada
Iditarod
6 Mar 2027USUnited StatesDays off ahead
The next public and bank holidays across 35 countries in the Americas. Banks and many shops close; trains and hotels fill up.
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