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When is Carnival 2026?
Carnival falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Monday, February 16, 2026 and the last is Tuesday, August 11, 2026, across 13 countries.
Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
Also listed as Carnival (First Day).
See February 16 on the world mapCarnival 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇩 AndorraCarnaval | February 16Monday |
| 🇦🇴 AngolaCarnaval | February 16Monday |
| 🇦🇷 ArgentinaCarnaval | February 16Monday |
| 🇧🇴 BoliviaFeriado por Carnaval | February 16Monday |
| 🇧🇷 BrazilCarnaval | February 16Monday |
| 🇪🇨 EcuadorCarnaval | February 16Monday |
| 🇭🇹 HaitiCarnaval | February 16Monday |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | February 16Monday |
| 🇺🇾 UruguayCarnaval | February 16Monday |
| 🇻🇪 VenezuelaCarnaval | February 16Monday |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | February 17Tuesday |
| 🇦🇷 ArgentinaCarnaval | February 17Tuesday |
| 🇧🇴 BoliviaFeriado por Carnaval | February 17Tuesday |
| 🇧🇷 BrazilCarnaval | February 17Tuesday |
| 🇪🇨 EcuadorCarnaval | February 17Tuesday |
| 🇭🇹 HaitiCarnaval | February 17Tuesday |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | February 17Tuesday |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | February 17Tuesday |
| 🇵🇹 PortugalCarnaval | February 17Tuesday |
| 🇺🇾 UruguayCarnaval | February 17Tuesday |
| 🇻🇪 VenezuelaCarnaval | February 17Tuesday |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇬🇩 GrenadaCarnival (First Day) | August 10Monday |
| 🇬🇩 Grenada | August 11Tuesday |
Questions about Carnival
- When is Carnival in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on February 16, February 17, February 18, August 10 and August 11. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Carnival?
- Carnival is marked in 13 countries: Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Grenada, Haiti, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal and Uruguay, and 1 more.
- Is Carnival a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Grenada, Haiti, Panama and Uruguay and 1 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Independence Day January 1
- Ramadan Start February 18
- Republic Day January 1
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Ash Wednesday February 18
- Revolution Day January 3
- Family Day February 16
- Youth Day February 11
- Lunar New Year February 16
- Statehood Day February 16
- Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day February 17
- Chinese New Year February 16