New Year’s Day Celebrations (Jan 1, 2026 (Thu)): Celebrated globally with fireworks, parties, and cultural events.
Greek Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7th. Observed by many Orthodox communities.
Sundance Film Festival (Target window: Jan 22 – Feb 1 (TBD): Park City, Utah; exact 2026 dates TBA
Chinese New Year (Varies (late Jan–Feb): Feb 17, 2026 (Year of the Horse) Lunar New Year date for 2026 is Feb 17
Rio Carnival (Fri–Tue before Ash Wednesday): Feb 13–17, 2026 (TBC) Aligns with Lent 2026; confirm official dates
Super Bowl LX (1st/2nd Sun in Feb): Feb 8, 2026 (Sun) Numbering advances to LX in 2026; location TBA here
Holi Festival (Mar 3–4, 2026): Celebrated in India and Nepal. Known as the Festival of Colors, it celebrates the arrival of spring.
St. Patrick’s Day (Mar 17, 2026 (Tue): Celebrated in Ireland & global with parades and festivities.
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (Mar 7–15): Starts in Anchorage, Alaska, with a ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage. The official restart is in Willow, Alaska, the following day. Notes: Anchorage to Nome; confirm official restart
The Players Championship (Mar 12–15): TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA.
Good Friday (Apr 3, 2026): Date depends on Easter (Apr 5, 2026)
Tokyo Cherry Blossom Season (Prime window: Apr 1–15 (varies): Tokyo, Japan. It celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms with picnics and cultural events. Notes: Peak varies by weather; use forecast updates
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (Apr 10–12 & Apr 17–19): Indio, CA, USA; confirm when announced.A major music and arts festival.
The Masters (April 9-12): Augusta National; dates announced by Masters.
Earth Day (Apr 22, 2026 (Wed): Celebrated globally with various environmental activities.
International Workers’ Day / Labour Day (May 1, 2026 (Fri) Observed in many countries
Cannes Film Festival (Target window: May 12–23 (TBD): Cannes; confirm official program. One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.
Kentucky Derby (May 2, 2026 (Sat): Churchill Downs, USA.
Preakness Stakes (May 16, 2026 (Sat): Pimlico, USA.
U.S. Memorial Day Weekend (May 23–25, 2026) USA
Pride Month: (June) All month (key weekends vary): Global Pride events vary by city
U.S. Open (Mid-June (Thu–Sun) Target: Jun 18–21 (TBD): Venue rotates; confirm 2026.
FIFA Club World Cup, (June 15 to July 13, 2026): United States. The Club World Cup will feature 32 teams from around the globe, making it a significant event in the football calendar. This tournament will serve as a precursor to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mexico City NASCAR Race (June 15, 2026): Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico.
Tour de France (Jun 27 – Jul 19, 2026 (TBC): Somerset, England. One of the largest music festivals in the world. Notes: Official ASO dates pending
Tour de France (Jun 27 – Jul 19, 2026 (TBC): France. The world’s most famous cycling race. Notes: Official ASO dates pending
San Fermín (Running of the Bulls) (Jul 6–14, 2026): Pamplona, Spain. Famous for the daily running of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona. Notes: Pamplona fixed annual window
Bastille Day (Jul 14, 2026 (Tue): France. Celebrated with fireworks, parades, and parties.
The Open Championship (British Open) (Mid–late Jul (Thu–Sun) Target: Jul 16–19 (TBD): Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon, Scotland. Notes: R&A calendar pending
Newport Folk Festival (Late Jul weekend) Target: Jul 24–26 (TBD): Fort Adams State Park, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Notes: Fort Adams State Park
Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Aug 7–31, 2026 (TBC)): Edinburgh, Scotland. The world’s largest arts festival. Notes: Official Fringe Society dates pending
Burning Man (Late Aug – early Sep) Aug 30 – Sep 7, 2026 (TBC): Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA. A unique festival of art and self-expression. Notes: Black Rock City; based on Labor Day anchor
St. John’s Regatta (Early Aug (weather dependent) Target: Aug 5–20 window: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Notes: Newfoundland; date set by wind/weather
Newport Jazz Festival (Early Aug weekend) Target: Jul 31 – Aug 2 (TBD): Fort Adams State Park, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Notes: Fort Adams State Park
Venice Film Festival (Late Aug – early Sep) Target: Aug 26 – Sep 5 (TBD): Notes: La Biennale di Venezia
Oktoberfest (Munich) (Late Sep – early Oct): Sep 19 – Oct 4, 2026 (TBC) Exact dates set by City of Munich.
Total Lunar Eclipse (September 7-8): Astronomical events differ in 2026; do not carry over
Partial Solar Eclipse (September 21): Astronomical events differ in 2026; do not carry over
The Ryder Cup (Not held in 2026): Biennial (Sep) Alternates years; 2027 next in USA/Europe cycle
Independence Day (Central America) (Sep 15, 2026 (Tue) CR, SV, GT, HN, NI
Diwali (Nov 8, 2026 (TBC): Celebrated in India and other countries with large Hindu populations. Known as the Festival of Lights. Date varies by Hindu lunar calendar
The Presidents Cup (October 6-11): Biennial Not held in 2026 Biennial alternating with Ryder Cup years
Austin City Limits Music Festival First two Oct weekends Target: Oct 2–4 & 9–11 (TBD) Austin, TX
Halloween (October 31) Oct 31, 2026 (Sat): Celebrated in Global
Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) (November 1–2, 2026): Mexico & beyond. A celebration to honor deceased loved ones.
Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026 (Thu): USA. A major holiday with family gatherings and feasts.
DP World Tour Championship (November 20-23): Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, UAE.
Shanghai Biennale (carryover season)(2026 edition TBC): 2025-26 season spans into Mar 2026; next cycle pending
European Christmas Markets (Through out Dec 1–24 prime window): Various locations in Europe, including Germany, Austria, and France.
Christmas Day (December 25, 2026 (Friday): Celebrated globally, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, United States, Canada, Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana.
New Year’s Eve (Dec 31, 2026 (Thu): Celebrated globally with fireworks and parties.
