Martinique, Martinique
Abolition of Slavery Commemoration 2026
May 22, 2026Estimated dates
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Overview
Emancipation history Typical timing: May 22. Status: Established recurring event; exact dates may change annually.
Festive Calendar
12 festive events in Martinique.
Martinique
12 eventsBakoua Jazz Festival
Music Festival · Martinique · Estimated dates
Jun 12–14, 2026
Fête de la Musique
Music Festival · Martinique · Estimated dates
Jun 21, 2026
Tour des Yoles Rondes
Sports & Culture · Martinique · Estimated dates
Jul 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026
International Creole Day / Creole Month activities
National & Public · Martinique · Estimated dates
Oct 15, 2026
Christmas Chanté Nwel season
Music Festival · Martinique · Estimated dates
Nov 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Abolition of Slavery Commemoration
Heritage & Folk · Martinique
May 22, 2027
Fête de la Musique
Music Festival · Martinique
Jun 21, 2027
Tour des Yoles Rondes
Sports & Culture · Martinique · Tentative dates
Jul 1, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027
Festival Culturel de Fort-de-France
Arts & Culture · Martinique · Tentative dates
Jul 15, 2027
Baccha Festival
Music Festival · Martinique · Tentative dates
Aug 15, 2027
International Creole Day / Creole Month activities
National & Public · Martinique · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2027
Christmas Chanté Nwel season
Music Festival · Martinique · Tentative dates
Nov 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027