Do You Get a Black Moon?
What is a Black Moon, and why does it happen in December?
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
Read more about Carnival.Carnival Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | Mar 5 | Carnival | National Holiday |
| 2020 | Tue | Feb 25 | Carnival | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Feb 16 | Carnival | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Mar 1 | Carnival | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | Feb 21 | Carnival | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Feb 13 | Carnival | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Tue | Mar 4 | Carnival | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Feb 17 | Carnival | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Tue | Feb 9 | Carnival | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Tue | Feb 29 | Carnival | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Feb 13 | Carnival | National 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.
