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Carnival / Ash Wednesday 2026 in French Guiana

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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Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
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
2030 Wed Mar 6 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.

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