Festivals in Fiji
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Public holidays in Fiji reflect the country's cultural diversity.
| Date | Festival | Notes |
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Celebrations can continue for a week, or even a month, in some areas. |
| February/March | Holi | Hindu "Festival of Colours" |
| March/April | Ram Naumi | Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Ram |
| March/April | Easter | Major Christian festival; the Friday and the Sunday are both official public holidays. |
| May 30 | Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day | The celebrations in honour of Fiji's first modern statesman actually begin a week early. |
| July | Constitution Day | Honouring the adoption of the Constitution of Fiji |
| July | Prophet Mohammad's Birthday | Muslim festival celebrating the birth of Mohammad. |
| September | Sugar Festival | Celebrated in Lautoka |
| October 10 | Fiji Day | The anniversary of both Fiji's cession to the United Kingdom in 1874 and attainment of independence in 1970. The week leading up to Fiji Day is called Fiji Week, a week of religious and cultural ceremonies celebrating the country's diversity. |
| October/November | Diwali | Hindu "Festival of Lights," in honour of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. |
| December 25 | Christmas | Christian festival. |
