French Polynesia Holidays
and Festivals Guide
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French Polynesia
Pacific Travel Guides
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French Polynesia
Festivals
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The main french polynesia holidays are from the third week in December to mid-January. Between this Christmas period local flights can be full as locals return home to visit relatives so it is wise to book ahead.
Sundays are observed as a day of rest and only a few shops are open, bus services are limited and churches are full.
French Polynesia Festivals Diary
January
Tere Ceremony, Austral Islands
Kaina Tour - circle island tour of French Polynesia in festival spirit
March
French Polynesian International Billfishing Tournament
5th - Arrival of Christianity Celebrations
April
Kayak Races, Huahine and Raiatea
May
Me Festival, Austral - religious festival
20th - Commemoration of Arrival of Bounty, Austral Islands
June
International Golf Tournament, French Polynesia
Surfing Cup, French Polynesia
July
Heiva Festival, French Polynesia - arts, craft and agriculture shows
September
Raiatea Carnival
October
French Polynesia Carnival
Hawaikinui Outrigger Canoe Races, Huahine - Raiatea - Bora Bora
December
Tiare Festival, French Polynesia - flower festival
Marquesas Festival - arts and culture
French Polynesia Tourist Information
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