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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 / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day a Public Holiday?
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day 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 / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Read more about Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day.Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | Mar 5 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | National Holiday |
| 2020 | Tue | Feb 25 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Feb 16 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Mar 1 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | Feb 21 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Feb 13 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Tue | Mar 4 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Feb 17 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Tue | Feb 9 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Tue | Feb 29 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Feb 13 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day | National Holiday |
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