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Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the fasting period of Lent (for Western Christians), 47 days before Easter Sunday. Shrove Tuesday is also called Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Pancake Day.
Is Carnival a Public Holiday?
Carnival is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Carnival or Mardi Gras parades are mainly celebrated on Shrove Monday and Shrove Tuesday.
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About Carnival
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | Mar 5 | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Tue | Feb 25 | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Feb 16 | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Mar 1 | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | Feb 21 | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Feb 13 | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Tue | Mar 4 | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Feb 17 | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Tue | Feb 9 | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Tue | Feb 29 | Carnival | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Feb 13 | Carnival | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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