Timor-Leste has many celebrations commemorating the country’s recent independence as a nation and important religious holidays. Then there are cultural festivals and important sporting events showcasing the warmth and beauty of Timor-Leste. Joining in is a fun way to meet Timorese and to find out more about this country.
National Holiday Calendar
2026 TIMOR LESTE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| Date | Event | Location/Information |
|---|---|---|
| March 23 | Meci Harvest Ceremony | Lautem, Lore |
| March (TBC) | Sau Batar Corn Cultural Ceremony | Kovalima, Kamanasa |
| April 3 | Senor Morto Celebration | Pante Macassar, Oe-Cusse |
| May 20 | Restoration of Independence Day Celebrations | Independence Square, Dili |
| May 29-30 | TasiFest Culture & Music Festival | Tasitolu, Dili www.tasifest.tl |
| July 13 | St Anthony’s Day Pilgrimage | Manatutu, Manatutu Vila; Pante Macassar, Oe-Cusse |
| July 18 | Betel Nut Festival | Atauro, Biqueli |
| July 20 | Sae Bua Cultural Ceremony | Atauro, Makadade |
| July 24 | Tebe Fahi Ulun Traditional Dance | Ainaro, Maubise/Vila Ainaro |
| July 29 | St. Martha Holy Week Mass | Oe-Cusse |
| July (TBC) | Darwin to Dili Yacht Race | Darwin Sailing Club / Dili |
| August 8 (TBC) | Dili International Marathon | Dili www.dilimarathon.tl |
| August (TBC) | Tour de Timor Cycling Race | West Timor to Timor-Leste |
| August 22 | Our Lady of Fatu Besi Pilgrimage | Ermera |
| August/September | Oe-Cusse Betel Nut Harvest Festival | Nitibe, Oe-Cusse |
| September 24-October 12 | Dili International Film Festival | Dili www.dili.film |
| October 7 | Our Lady of Ramelau Pilgrimage | Ainaro, Hatubuiliko/Ramelau |
| October 8 | Mate Bian Cultural Ceremony of Christ the King | Baucau, Quilikai |
| October 16 | Our Lady of Aitara Pilgrimage | Manatutu, Soibada |
| November (TBC) | Annual Coffee Festival | Dili |