Mark your calendar for all of the ACNH holidays and seasonal events
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Do you want to build a snowman? Or maybe make a daisy chain? You'll be able to do it as long as it's the right season.
One of the things that makes Animal Crossing: New Horizons unique is that the activities and events within the game correspond to the real-life time of year. That means that when it's Spring-time, cherry blossoms and vibrant flowers will be plentiful on your New Horizons island. And when it's Winter, snow will furnish every tree and building.
What makes Animal Crossing one of the best Nintendo Switch games is that there are several season-specific activities for you to engage in, whether that be building a snowman in Winter, or gathering flowers for a daisy chain in Spring. Here are all of the seasonal activities in the Animal Crossing calendar that we know of so far. We'll be sure to update as we learn more.
In due season
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Enjoy seasons and activities
As you build your life on a deserted island, the in-game seasons will change to match your real-life seasons. Enjoy holiday events and yearly activities with your favorite villagers.
Seasons decided by your hemisphere
When you start your New Horizons game, you'll be asked whether you live in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. This will affect what order the seasons appear in your game. For instance, let's say you're starting a game in April. Those who select Nothern Hemisphere find a lush Spring island filled with cherry blossoms and greenery, whereas those who choose the Southern Hemisphere will find a Fall island filled with yellow and red leaves.
The seasons will cycle through in-game just the way they do in real life. This adds variety to gameplay and changes up what activities, holidays, and events you can participate in.
Animal Crossing Events Calendar Holidays and seasonal activities
| Event | Date | Regions |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1st | All |
| Fishing Tourney (Winter) | Third Saturday of January | All |
| Groundhog Day | February 2nd | North America |
| Festivale | February 11th | All |
| Shamrock Day (St. Patrick's Day) | March 17th | Europe and North America |
| Bunny Day (Easter) | April 1st - April 12th | All |
| Cherry Blossoms | April 1st - April 10th | All |
| Fishing Tourney (Spring) | Second Saturday in April | All |
| Nature Day | April 23rd - May 4th | North America |
| May Day | May 1st - May 7th | All |
| International Museum Day | May 18th -May 31st | All |
| Wedding Season | June 1st - 30th | All |
| Bug Off 1 | Fourth Saturday in June (Northern Hemisphere), Third Saturday in November (Southern Hemisphere) | All |
| Bug Off 2 | Fourth Saturday in July (Northern Hemisphere), Third Saturday in December (Southern Hemisphere) | All |
| Summer | July - August | All |
| Fishing Tourney (Summer) | Second Saturday in July | All |
| Bug Off 3 | Fourth Saturday in August (Northern Hemisphere), Third Saturday in January (Southern Hemisphere) | All |
| Bug Off 4 | Fourth Saturday in September (Northern Hemisphere), Third Saturday in February (Southern Hemisphere) | All |
| Fishing Tourney (Fall) | Second Saturday in October | All |
| Fall | October - November | All |
| Halloween | October 31st | All |
| Mushroom Season | November | All |
| Maple Leaves | November 16 - November 26 (Northern Hemisphere, May 16 - May 26 (Southern Hemisphere) | All |
| Winter | November - December | All |
| Turkey Day (Thanksgiving) | Fourth Thursday in November | All |
| Toy Day (Christmas) | December 24th | All |
| New Year's Eve | December 31st | All |
It's the time of the season
Animal Crossing is unique in that it's one of the few games that changes seasons and it brings about events to match real-life holidays. As you go about your year, you'll have the opportunity to participate in several different in-game activities or to experience things that you weren't able to do at a different time of the year.
In due season
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Enjoy seasons and activities
As you build your life on a deserted island, the in-game seasons will change to match your real-life seasons. Enjoy holiday events and yearly activities with your favorite villagers.
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