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Carnival / Ash Wednesday 2026 in Martinique

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?

Carnival / Ash Wednesday is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening 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 Observance
2021 Wed Feb 17 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observance
2022 Wed Mar 2 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observance
2023 Wed Feb 22 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observance
2024 Wed Feb 14 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observance
2025 Wed Mar 5 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observance
2026 Wed Feb 18 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observance
2027 Wed Feb 10 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observance
2028 Wed Mar 1 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observance
2029 Wed Feb 14 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observance
2030 Wed Mar 6 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Observance

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