List of events in New Horizons

The following is a list of events in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Note that some events were added to the game via updates and dates for some events vary between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. For other events celebrated through Nook Shopping, see Nook Shopping seasonal event.

January

Fishing Tourney

• New Year's Day (January 1): The day is notably brighter and meteor showers have a chance to occur during this day.
• Fishing Tourney (second Saturday of January): C.J. appears at the event plaza to host the first Fishing Tourney for the year. The player has to catch fish to gather points and exchange for the prizes.
• Bug-Off (Southern Hemisphere) (third Saturday of January): Flick appears at the event plaza to host the first Bug-Off for the year. The player has to catch bugs to gather points and exchange for the prizes.

February

Festivale

• Setsubun (added in 1.7.0) (February 1 - February 3): In addition to its celebration as a Nook Shopping seasonal event, Able Sisters will sell horned-ogre mask, ogre costume, and okame mask.
• Valentine's Day (added in 1.7.0) (February 14): Villagers with high-levels of friendship as well as Isabelle will send the player letters with chocolate heart and heart-shaped bouquet
• Festivale (added in 1.7.0) (varies per year; coincides with Mardi Gras): Pavé appears in the plaza and the player must catch and bring him feathers.
• Bug-Off (Southern Hemisphere) (third Saturday of February): Flick appears at the event plaza to host the second Bug-Off for the year. The player has to catch bugs to gather points and exchange for the prizes.

March

Bunny Day

• Festivale (added in 1.7.0) (varies per year; coincides with Mardi Gras): Pavé appears in the plaza and the player must catch and bring him feathers.
• Shamrock Day (added in 1.8.0) (March 10 - March 17): In addition to its celebration as a Nook Shopping seasonal event, Able Sisters will sell Shamrock-related goods. The player can also find a DIY recipe for a shamrock wand by popping balloons.
• Bunny Day (added in 1.1.0) (varies per year; coincides with Easter for Western Christianity and the preceding 8 days): Zipper T. Bunny appears anywhere on the island 8 days before occurring, and on event plaza in the exact day it occurs. During this time, the player can get eggs anywhere on the island.

April

Nature Day in 2020

• Fishing Tourney (second Saturday of April): C.J. appears at the event plaza to host the second Fishing Tourney for the year. The player has to catch fish to gather points and exchange for the prizes.
• Nature Day (added in 1.2.0, removed in 1.9.0) (April 23, 2020 – May 4, 2020): the player can get Nook Miles from completing the special tasks.
• Bunny Day (added in 1.1.0) (varies per year; coincides with Easter for Western Christianity and the preceding 8 days): Zipper T. Bunny appears anywhere on the island 8 days before occurring, and on event plaza in the exact day it occurs. During this time, the player can get eggs anywhere on the island.

May

May Day

• May Day (added in 1.2.0) (April 29 – May 7): Tom Nook will give the player a special May Day ticket that is available at the Airport. The player can get vouchers and meet Rover here.
• International Museum Day (added in 1.2.0) (May 18 – 31): The player collects stamps and can get the prize from Blathers.

June

Wedding Season

• Wedding Season (added in 1.2.0) (whole month): The player can do photoshoots for Reese and Cyrus in Harv's Island.
• Bug-Off (Northern Hemisphere) (fourth Saturday of June): Flick appears at the event plaza to host the first Bug-Off for the year. The player has to catch bugs to gather points and exchange for the prizes.

July

Bug-Off

• Fishing Tourney (second Saturday of July): C.J. appears at the event plaza to host the third Fishing Tourney for the year. The player has to catch fish to gather points and exchange for the prizes.
• Bug-Off (Northern Hemisphere) (fourth Saturday of July): Flick appears at the event plaza to host the second Bug-Off for the year. The player has to catch bugs to gather points and exchange for the prizes.

August

Fireworks Show

• Fireworks Show (added in 1.4.0) (every Sunday): Isabelle appears at the event plaza, handing away one of four bopper hats, and Redd hosts the raffle.
• Bug-Off (Northern Hemisphere) (fourth Saturday of August): Flick appears at the event plaza to host the third Bug-Off for the year. The player has to catch bugs to gather points and exchange for the prizes.

September

• Bug-Off (Northern Hemisphere) (fourth Saturday of September): Flick appears at the event plaza to host the last Bug-Off for the year. The player has to catch bugs to gather points and exchange for the prizes.

October

Halloween

• Fishing Tourney (second Saturday of October): C.J. appears at the event plaza to host the last Fishing Tourney for the year. The player has to catch fish to gather points and exchange for the prizes.
• Halloween (added in 1.5.0) (October 31): Jack appears at the event plaza and the player must bring him and villager Candy or Lollipops.

November

Turkey Day

• Bug-Off (Southern Hemisphere) (third Saturday of November): Flick appears at the event plaza to host the third Bug-Off for the year. The player has to catch bugs to gather points and exchange for the prizes.
• Turkey Day (added in 1.6.0) (fourth Thursday of November): Franklin appears at the event plaza and tasks the player with bringing him ingredients to create meals.

December

Toy Day

• Bug-Off (Southern Hemisphere) (third Saturday of December): Flick appears at the event plaza to host the last Bug-Off for the year. The player has to catch bugs to gather points and exchange for the prizes.
• Toy Day (added in 1.6.0) (December 24): Jingle appears at the event plaza and tasks the player with delivering presents to villagers.
• Countdown (December 31): Tom Nook and Isabelle appear at the event plaza with a large clock that counts down to midnight.