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2026 CARNIVAL DATES
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| Image | Carnival Name | Dates | Highlights | Official Link |
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Antigua Carnival | July 29 – August 5, 2026 | High-energy parades, fetes, and vibrant costumes across St. John’s. | Visit Website |
Aruba
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Aruba Carnival | January 2 – February 15, 2026 | Weeks of parades, music, and island-wide events leading to the Grand Parade. | Visit Website |
Bahamas
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Bahamas Carnival | June 6, 2026 | A one-day burst of Caribbean energy—music, costumes, and festival vibes. | Visit Website |
Barbados
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Crop Over Festival | July 3 – August 4, 2026 (Grand Kadooment: August 3) | One of the Caribbean’s biggest seasons—fetes, competitions, and Grand Kadooment parade. | Visit Website |
Belize
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Belize Carnival (Pre-Lent) | February 16 – February 17, 2026 | Jouvert before sunrise (paint/mud), then afternoon street parade with loud music and costumes. | Visit Website |
Bermuda
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Bermuda Carnival | June 10 – June 15, 2026 | Carnival week with road events, parties, and vibrant culture by the sea. | Visit Website |
Bonaire
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Bonaire Carnival | Mid-January 2026 – February 17, 2026 | Parades and celebrations building into the pre-Lent finale. | Visit Website |
Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro Carnival | February 13 – February 21, 2026 | Samba parades, street blocos, and a city-wide electric atmosphere. | Visit Website |
Canada
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Montreal Caribbean Carnival | Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, July 12, 2026 | Caribbean culture, music, and parade weekend in Montreal. | Visit Website |
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Canada
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Toronto Caribbean Carnival | August 1, 2026 | Toronto’s signature Caribbean celebration—music, mas, and parade energy. | Visit Website |
Cayman Islands
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Batabano (Cayman Islands) | May 9, 2026 | Grand parade day with costumes, music, and Caribbean culture in Grand Cayman. | Visit Website |
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Cayman Islands
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CayMas Carnival | Saturday, June 20, 2026 | Modern carnival road vibes—music, mas bands, and parade energy. | Visit Website |
Colombia
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Barranquilla Carnival | February 14 – February 17, 2026 | Massive parades, Cumbia rhythms, elaborate costumes, and iconic characters like Marimonda. | Visit Website |
Curaçao
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Curaçao Carnival | Starts around January 10, 2026 → Main parades Feb 8, 13–17, 2026 | Children’s (Feb 8), Teen (Feb 13), Bandabou (Feb 14), Gran Marcha (Feb 15), Farewell (Feb 17). | Visit Website |
Dominica
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Dominica Carnival (Mas Domnik) | February 16 – February 17, 2026 | “The Real Mas” energy—costumes, street parades, and cultural celebration. | Visit Website |
Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic Carnival (Mas Carnaval) | February 2026 (culminates around Feb 27) | Colorful devil masks (“Diablos Cojuelos”), parades, and lively music tied to February celebrations. | Visit Website |
Grenada
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Carriacou Carnival (Kayak Mas) | February 11 – February 17, 2026 | Traditional mas energy and cultural street celebrations on Carriacou. | Visit Website |
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Grenada
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Grenada Spicemas | August 5 – August 12, 2026 (Parade: Aug 10–11) | Iconic J’ouvert, parades, and the full Spicemas season atmosphere. | Visit Website |
Guyana
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Mashramani | Monday, February 23, 2026 | Republic Day celebration with parades, costumes, and cultural performances. | Visit Website |
Jamaica
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Jamaica Carnival | April 8 – April 14, 2026 (Parade: April 12) | Soca-powered road march, parties, and vibrant costumes across Kingston. | Visit Website |
Martinique
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Martinique Carnival | February 15 – February 18, 2026 | French-Caribbean carnival tradition with parades, music, and cultural pageantry. | Visit Website |
Puerto Rico
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Carnaval de Ponce | Approx. February 12 – February 17, 2026 | Vejigantes masks, parades, and cultural dances in Ponce. | Visit Website |
Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Sugar Mas | December 12, 2025 – January 2, 2026 | Holiday-season carnival blending culture, music, and festive tradition. | Visit Website |
Saint Lucia
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Saint Lucia Carnival | July 1 – July 22, 2026 (Parade: July 20–21) | Island-wide festivities with peak parade days and high-energy mas culture. | Visit Website |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Vincy Mas | July 6 – July 7, 2026 | Peak road days—music, costumes, and island carnival tradition. | Visit Website |
Sint Maarten
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St. Maarten Carnival | April 10 – May 5, 2026 | Long-running season of events culminating in major parades and celebrations. | Visit Website |
Trinidad and Tobago
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Trinidad and Tobago Carnival | February 16 – February 17, 2026 | The standard-setter: J’ouvert, big road march, and nonstop soca energy. | Visit Website |
U.S. Virgin Islands
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St. Thomas Carnival | April 26 – May 3, 2026 | Week-long cultural celebration with parades, music, and island pride. | Visit Website |
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U.S. Virgin Islands
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Virgin Islands Festival | July 23 – August 8, 2026 | Extended cultural festival window featuring music, events, and celebrations. | Visit Website |
United Kingdom
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Notting Hill Carnival | August 30 – August 31, 2026 | Europe’s biggest Caribbean street festival—sound systems, mas, and nonstop vibes. | Visit Website |
United States
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New York Caribbean Carnival | September 4 – September 7, 2026 | Labor Day weekend carnival energy with parade culture and Caribbean heritage. | Visit Website |
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United States
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Miami Carnival | October 11, 2026 | Caribbean culture takeover with parade, music, and festival weekend energy. | Visit Website |
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