Do You Get a Black Moon?
What is a Black Moon, and why does it happen in December?
The first day of Lent is known as Ash Wednesday for Christians worldwide. It is the beginning of the Lenten fast. The Lenten fast lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays) and ends on Holy Saturday, which is the day before Easter Sunday.
Is Carnival / Ash Wednesday a Public Holiday?
This is a private sector holiday, so only those who work for private companies and organizations get the day off. Government agencies and departments have regular working hours.
Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in many Christian churches.
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About Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Read more about Carnival / Ash Wednesday.Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | Mar 6 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | Feb 26 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | Feb 17 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2022 | Wed | Mar 2 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Feb 22 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | Feb 14 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Mar 5 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Feb 18 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Feb 10 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2028 | Wed | Mar 1 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2029 | Wed | Feb 14 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Private sector 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.
