

Carnival Dates 2027
Every Caribbean and diaspora carnival we track for 2027, month by month. 16 have dates confirmed by their organisers or tourism boards. 33 follow a fixed yearly pattern, so we show the expected dates and mark them to be confirmed.
Over New Year
4 carnivals, 3 confirmed
Seasons that open in December 2026 and finish in the new year.
- 4 Dec to 1 JanMontserrat CarnivalMontserrat4 December 2026 to 1 January 2027Confirmed
- 11 Dec to 2 JanSugar MasSt Kitts & Nevis11 December 2026 to 2 January 2027Confirmed
- 26 Dec to 1 JanJunkanooNassau, BahamasSaturday to Friday, 26 December 2026 to 1 January 2027. The Bay Street parades are held on Boxing Day and New Year's Day.Expected, to be confirmed
- 26 Dec to 2 JanSt Croix Crucian FestivalSt Croix, US Virgin Islands26 December 2026 to 2 January 2027Confirmed
January 2027
5 carnivals, 1 confirmed
- 2 Jan to 7 FebAruba CarnivalAruba2 January to 7 February 2027. The season opens with the Torch Parade on the first Saturday of January and peaks with the Grand Parade in Oranjestad, which the Aruba Tourism Authority lists for 7 February 2027.Expected, to be confirmed
- 3 Jan to 10 FebGuadeloupe CarnivalGuadeloupe3 January to 10 February 2027. Carnival runs from the first Sunday of January to Ash Wednesday.Expected, to be confirmed
- 6 Jan to 10 FebFrench Guiana CarnivalFrench Guiana6 January to 10 February 2027. Carnival runs from Epiphany to Ash Wednesday, when Vaval is burnt.Expected, to be confirmed
- 9 Jan to 10 FebMas DomnikDominica9 January to 10 February 2027Confirmed
- 30 Jan to 10 FebCarnaval de Saint-MartinSaint Martin30 January to 10 February 2027. In 2026 it ran from the second Saturday before Ash Wednesday to Ash Wednesday, when Momo is burnt in Marigot.Expected, to be confirmed
February 2027
10 carnivals, 1 confirmed
- 4 to 9 FebCarnaval PoncenoPuerto RicoThursday to Tuesday, 4 to 9 February 2027. The carnival runs for the week ending on Shrove Tuesday with the Burial of the Sardine.Expected, to be confirmed
- 6 to 9 FebBonaire CarnivalKralendijk, BonaireSaturday to Tuesday, 6 to 9 February 2027. The grand parades fall on the last weekend before Lent and King Momo is burnt on Shrove Tuesday.Expected, to be confirmed
- 6 to 10 FebMartinique CarnivalMartiniqueSaturday to Wednesday, 6 to 10 February 2027. The jours gras run from the Saturday before Ash Wednesday to Ash Wednesday, when Vaval is burnt.Expected, to be confirmed
- 7 to 9 FebCarnaval de San PedroBelizeSunday to Tuesday, 7 to 9 February 2027. San Pedro carnival runs from the Sunday to the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.Expected, to be confirmed
- 7 to 28 FebCarnaval DominicanoSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic7 to 28 February 2027. Regional carnivals parade every Sunday in February; the national parade in Santo Domingo follows in March, date not announced.Expected, to be confirmed
- 7 to 9 FebCuracao Carnival "Ban Karnaval"CuracaoSunday to Tuesday, 7 to 9 February 2027. The Gran Marcha is on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday and the farewell parade on Shrove Tuesday.Expected, to be confirmed
- 7 to 9 FebHaiti KanavalPort-au-Prince, HaitiSunday to Tuesday, 7 to 9 February 2027. National Kanaval runs on the three fat days, Sunday to Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.Expected, to be confirmed
- 8 to 9 FebKayak MasCarriacou & Petite Martinique, GrenadaMonday and Tuesday, 8 to 9 February 2027. Carriacou carnival ends on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, which is 10 February 2027.Expected, to be confirmed
- 8 to 9 FebTrinidad CarnivalTrinidad & TobagoMonday and Tuesday, 8 to 9 February 2027Confirmed
- 23 FebGuyana MashramaniGuyanaTuesday 23 February 2027. The Mashramani float parade is held on Republic Day, 23 February, every year.Expected, to be confirmed
May 2027
4 carnivals, 3 confirmed
- 13 to 17 MayBraccanal CarnivalCayman IslandsThursday to Monday, 13 to 17 May 2027. Braccanal runs over the Discovery Day holiday weekend, which ends on the third Monday of May.Expected, to be confirmed
- 14 to 17 MayBerlin CarnivalBerlin, GermanyFriday to Monday, 14 to 17 May 2027Confirmed
- 28 to 30 MayAtlanta CarnivalAtlanta, United StatesFriday to Sunday, 28 to 30 May 2027Confirmed
- 29 to 30 MaySan Francisco CarnivalSan Francisco, United StatesSaturday and Sunday, 29 to 30 May 2027Confirmed


June 2027
3 carnivals, 1 confirmed
- 16 to 21 JunBermuda CarnivalBermudaWednesday to Monday, 16 to 21 June 2027. Carnival in Bermuda runs from Wednesday to National Heroes Day, the third Monday of June.Expected, to be confirmed
- 25 Jun to 6 JulSt Vincent Vincy MasSt Vincent & the Grenadines25 June to 6 July 2027. Vincy Mas runs from the last Friday of June to Carnival Tuesday, the day after the first Monday of July.Expected, to be confirmed
- 27 Jun to 4 JulSt John CelebrationSt John, US Virgin Islands27 June to 4 July 2027Confirmed
July 2027
7 carnivals, 3 confirmed
- 4 JulCarnaval Tropical de ParisParis, FranceSunday 4 July 2027. Paris holds the Carnaval Tropical on the first weekend of July.Expected, to be confirmed
- 18 JulDerby Caribbean CarnivalDerby, United KingdomSunday 18 July 2027. The carnival has been held on the third Sunday of July.Expected, to be confirmed
- 19 to 20 JulSt Lucia CarnivalSt LuciaMonday and Tuesday, 19 to 20 July 2027. Carnival Monday and Tuesday fall on the third Monday and Tuesday of July.Expected, to be confirmed
- 20 Jul to 3 AugAntigua CarnivalAntigua & Barbuda20 July to 3 August 2027. The season ends on Carnival Monday and Tuesday, the first Monday and Tuesday of August; the start date comes from an early tourism authority notice and may move.Expected, to be confirmed
- 22 Jul to 3 AugNevis Culturama FestivalSt Kitts & Nevis22 July to 3 August 2027Confirmed
- 29 to 31 JulToronto CarnivalToronto, CanadaThursday to Saturday, 29 to 31 July 2027Confirmed
- 30 to 31 JulZomercarnavalRotterdam, NetherlandsFriday and Saturday, 30 to 31 July 2027Confirmed
August 2027
9 carnivals, 2 confirmed
- 2 to 6 AugAnguilla Summer FestivalAnguillaMonday to Friday, 2 to 6 August 2027. The festival peaks on August Monday, August Thursday and Constitution Day; the full season is not announced yet.Expected, to be confirmed
- 2 AugBarbados Crop OverBarbadosMonday 2 August 2027. Grand Kadooment is held on Kadooment Day, the public holiday on the first Monday of August.Expected, to be confirmed
- 2 to 4 AugTortola FestivalBritish Virgin IslandsMonday to Wednesday, 2 to 4 August 2027. The festival peaks on the Emancipation holidays, the first Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of August.Expected, to be confirmed
- 7 AugLeicester Caribbean CarnivalLeicester, United KingdomSaturday 7 August 2027. Leicester City Council says the carnival is held on the first Saturday in August each year.Expected, to be confirmed
- 9 to 10 AugGrenada SpicemasGrenadaMonday and Tuesday, 9 to 10 August 2027. Carnival Monday and Tuesday are the second Monday and Tuesday of August, both public holidays in Grenada.Expected, to be confirmed
- 15 AugNottingham Caribbean CarnivalNottingham, United KingdomSunday 15 August 2027. The carnival has been held on the third Sunday of August at Victoria Embankment since 2024.Expected, to be confirmed
- 28 AugBoston Caribbean CarnivalBoston, United StatesSaturday 28 August 2027. Carnival day has fallen on the Saturday nine days before Labor Day every year since 2021.Expected, to be confirmed
- 29 to 30 AugNotting Hill CarnivalLondon, United KingdomSunday and Monday, 29 to 30 August 2027Confirmed
- 30 AugLeeds West Indian CarnivalLeeds, United KingdomMonday 30 August 2027Confirmed
September 2027
2 carnivals
- 4 SeptBelize CarnivalBelizeSaturday 4 September 2027. The Carnival Road March is held on the first Saturday of September.Expected, to be confirmed
- 6 SeptLabor Day CarnivalNew York, United StatesMonday 6 September 2027. The parade is held on Eastern Parkway every year on Labor Day, the first Monday of September.Expected, to be confirmed
October 2027
1 carnival, 1 confirmed
Dates to Come
These carnivals have no 2027 date we can stand behind. We add each one as soon as its organisers announce it.
- Bahamas CarnivalLast held 3 to 7 June 2026
- Butterfly CarnivalDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Carnaval Antillais / Montpel' CarnivalLast held 15 to 22 February 2026
- Carnaval des Deux RivesLast held Sunday 1 March 2026
- Cayman Carnival BatabanoLast held Saturday 23 May 2026
- Cuba CarnivalCuba
- Guyana CarnivalGuyana
- Hollywood CarnivalLos Angeles, United States
- Japan Soca WeekendLast held 18 to 23 September 2026
- Luton International CarnivalLast held Sunday 24 May 2026
- Manchester CarnivalLast held 8 to 9 August 2026
- Orlando CarnivalLast held Sunday 24 May 2026
- Philadelphia CarnivalLast held Saturday 20 June 2026
- Preston Caribbean CarnivalLast held Sunday 24 May 2026
- Saba CarnivalWindwardside, Saba
- St Maarten CarnivalLast held 10 April to 5 May 2026
- St Pauls CarnivalBristol, United Kingdom
- Statia CarnivalLast held 15 to 27 July 2026
- Suriname CarnivalParamaribo, Suriname
- Tampa Bay CarnivalLast held 18 to 19 April 2026
- Tobago CarnivalThis year 30 October to 1 November 2026
- Vienna CarnivalLast held 26 to 28 June 2026
2027 Dates, Answered
- When is Trinidad Carnival 2027?
- Trinidad Carnival 2027 runs 8 to 9 February 2027 in Trinidad & Tobago. The dates come from ttcarnival365.com.
- When is Notting Hill Carnival 2027?
- Notting Hill Carnival 2027 runs 29 to 30 August 2027 in London, United Kingdom. The dates come from nhcarnival.org.
- When is Barbados Crop Over 2027?
- Barbados Crop Over 2027 is expected on Monday 2 August 2027 in Barbados. Grand Kadooment is held on Kadooment Day, the public holiday on the first Monday of August. The organisers have not confirmed it yet, so check again before you book travel.
- When is Toronto Carnival 2027?
- Toronto Carnival 2027 runs 29 to 31 July 2027 in Toronto, Canada. The dates come from torontocarnival.ca.
- When is Labor Day Carnival 2027?
- Labor Day Carnival 2027 is expected on Monday 6 September 2027 in New York, United States. The parade is held on Eastern Parkway every year on Labor Day, the first Monday of September. The organisers have not confirmed it yet, so check again before you book travel.
- When is Grenada Spicemas 2027?
- Grenada Spicemas 2027 is expected on 9 to 10 August 2027 in Grenada. Carnival Monday and Tuesday are the second Monday and Tuesday of August, both public holidays in Grenada. The organisers have not confirmed it yet, so check again before you book travel.
- When is Jamaica Carnival 2027?
- Jamaica Carnival 2027 is expected on Sunday 4 April 2027 in Jamaica. The road march is held on the Sunday after Easter, and Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027. The organisers have not confirmed it yet, so check again before you book travel.
- When is St Lucia Carnival 2027?
- St Lucia Carnival 2027 is expected on 19 to 20 July 2027 in St Lucia. Carnival Monday and Tuesday fall on the third Monday and Tuesday of July. The organisers have not confirmed it yet, so check again before you book travel.
- When is Antigua Carnival 2027?
- Antigua Carnival 2027 is expected on 20 July to 3 August 2027 in Antigua & Barbuda. The season ends on Carnival Monday and Tuesday, the first Monday and Tuesday of August; the start date comes from an early tourism authority notice and may move. The organisers have not confirmed it yet, so check again before you book travel.
- When is Miami Carnival 2027?
- Miami Carnival 2027 runs 2 to 10 October 2027 in Miami, United States. The dates come from miamicarnival.org.
- What is the difference between confirmed and expected dates?
- Confirmed dates have been announced by the carnival’s organisers, its national carnival body or its tourism board, and we link to where they said it. Expected dates are worked out from the pattern a carnival keeps every year, such as the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday or the August bank holiday weekend. We mark them to be confirmed and change them as soon as the organisers announce.
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