Events
Festivals and Celebrations on Isla Holbox
Festivals, Celebrations and Events on Holbox
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In hardly any other country in the world there are so many festivals and celebrations as in Mexico, which by the way are called fiestas here. You almost have the impression that there is a fiesta every day in Mexico, which is probably true, because somewhere in the country there is always a party going on. This is due to the fact that, in addition to the numerous national holidays, every village and city has its own holidays, which are extensively used.
You can find a small overview of the most important celebrations on the island in the following table:
Calendar of all Events on Holbox Island
| Date | Name | Celebration |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01 | Año Nuevo | New Year’s Day |
| 01/06 | Día de los Reyes Magos | Three Kings Day |
| 02/05 | Aniversario de la Constitución | Day of the Constitution |
| February/March | Carnaval Holbox | Carnival of Holbox |
| February/March | Torneo de Pesca Chendorito | Fishing Tournament |
| 02/24 | Día de la Bandera | Day of the Flag |
| 03/21 | Natalicio de Benito Juárez | Birthday Benito Juárez |
| March/April | Semana Santa, Pascua | Easter |
| 04/14 | Fiesta Patronal de San Telmo | Day of the Patron Saint |
| 05/01 | Día del Trabajo | Labor Day |
| 05/05 | Día de la Batalla de Puebla | Day of the Battle of Puebla |
| August | Torneo de Pesca Don Nain Moguel Ordaz | Fishing Tournament |
| 08/30 | Día del Tiburón Ballena | Day of the Whale Shark |
| 09/15-16 | Día de la Independencia | Independence Day |
| 10/12 | Día de la Raza | Columbus Day |
| October | Muestra Gastronómica | Gastronomy Fair |
| 11/01-02 | Dia de los Muertos | All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day |
| 11/20 | Aniversario de la Revolución | Day of the Revolution |
| 12/12 | Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | Virgin of Guadalupe |
| 12/24 | Noche Buena | Christmas Eve |
| 12/25 | Navidad | Christmas |
| 12/31 | Nochevieja | New Year’s Eve |
Attending a fiesta on Holbox is always a very special experience that should not be missed. Celebrating in Mexico means first of all eating a lot, drinking a lot and dancing to the music, often for several days. But Mexicans are also very religious and, on such holidays, colorful ceremonies and loud processions take place.
The following pictures will give you a first impression of how such events take place on the island:
