August Bula Festival Celebrated in Nadi August Hisbiscus Carnival/ Festival Celebrated in Suva September Sugar Festival Celebrated in Lautoka August Friendly North Festival Celebrated in Labasa September Coral Coast Festival Celebrated in Sigatoka October 10 Fiji Day The anniversary of both Fiji's cession to the United Kingdom in 1874 and attainment of independence in 1970. The week leading up to Fiji Day is called Fiji Week, a week of religious and cultural ceremonies celebrating the country's diversity. October/November Diwali Hindu "Festival of Lights," in honor of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.