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Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day 2026 in French Guiana

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?

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.

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

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Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Observances

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

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