The most important holidays of Kimolos are the following:
The Entrances of the Virgin Mary on November 21, where the Virgin Mary, patron saint of the island and the Metropolitan Church of the island celebrate.
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15, with the celebration starting from the first of August with daily, evening prayers in the metropolitan church and culminating on the eve and day, with a festival, litany accompanied by a military band and the dance of the Association Kimo.
On September 13, on the eve of the celebration of the Holy Cross, the inhabitants of the island light a fire, in which they burn the wreaths and the bouquets of May Day. The custom is called Kapsalos and also includes jumping over the fire accompanied by satirical songs.
The memory of Saint Methodius, patron saint of the island, on October 5.
Also in the summer, the visitor of the island can celebrate with the locals on the following dates and locations:
July 20 to the prophet Elijah
July 26 in Agia Paraskevi in Xaplovouni
July 27 in Agios Panteleimon
August 6, the Transfiguration of the Savior, in the Chorio and in Klima
August 23, of "Panagia the Nine Days", in Xerokampos
August 27, in Agios Fanourios, in Prasa
September 1 at the Pantokrator in Xaplovouni
September 2 in Agios Mama, on the southwestern outskirts of the Chora.