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Carnival Tuesday 2026 in Brazil

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 Tuesday a Public Holiday?

This is a holiday for the public sector and government employees (ponto facultativo), so most non-essential government offices will be closed. Private sector offices and stores may have reduced hours.

Carnival or Mardi Gras parades are mainly celebrated on Shrove Monday and Shrove Tuesday.

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About Carnival Tuesday

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Carnival Tuesday Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Tue Feb 25 Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday
2021 Tue Feb 16 Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday
2022 Tue Mar 1 Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday
2023 Tue Feb 21 Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday
2024 Tue Feb 13 Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday
2025 Tue Mar 4 Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday
2026 Tue Feb 17 Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday
2027 Tue Feb 9 Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday
2028 Tue Feb 29 Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday
2029 Tue Feb 13 Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday
2030 Tue Mar 5 Carnival Tuesday Government Holiday

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