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When is Carnival / Ash Wednesday 2026?
Carnival / Ash Wednesday 2026 is on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. It's marked in 4 countries, including Czechia, Germany, Panama and United Kingdom.
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
See February 18 on the world mapCarnival / Ash Wednesday 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | February 18Wednesday |
Questions about Carnival / Ash Wednesday
- When is Carnival / Ash Wednesday in 2026?
- Carnival / Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Carnival / Ash Wednesday?
- Carnival / Ash Wednesday is marked in 4 countries: Czechia, Germany, Panama and United Kingdom.
- Is Carnival / Ash Wednesday a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Independence Day January 1
- Ramadan Start February 18
- National Day February 4
- Republic Day January 1
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Carnival February 16
- Ash Wednesday February 18
- Revolution Day January 3
- Family Day February 16
- Flag Day February 24
- Youth Day February 11
- Lunar New Year February 16