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Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day 2025 in Portugal

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 / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day a Public Holiday?

Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

Carnival or Mardi Gras parades are mainly celebrated on Shrove Monday and Shrove Tuesday.

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Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Observances

Year Weekday DateNameHoliday Type
2020TueFeb 25Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayOptional Holiday
2021TueFeb 16Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayOptional Holiday
2022TueMar 1Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayOptional Holiday
2023TueFeb 21Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayOptional Holiday
2024TueFeb 13Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayOptional Holiday
2025TueMar 4Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayOptional Holiday
2026TueFeb 17Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayOptional Holiday
2027TueFeb 9Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayOptional Holiday
2028TueFeb 29Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayOptional Holiday
2029TueFeb 13Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayOptional Holiday
2030TueMar 5Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake DayOptional Holiday

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