Skywatching Tips for December 2025
What’s up in the day and night sky in December 2025, including the Geminid meteor shower and the December solstice.
Carnival Sunday marks the last Sunday before Lent, a period of fasting in the Christian church.
Is Carnival a Public Holiday?
Carnival is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, February 15, 2026 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Norway.
Buns like these are served everywhere for Carnival in Norway.
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Carnival Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sun | Feb 23 | Carnival | Observance |
| 2021 | Sun | Feb 14 | Carnival | Observance |
| 2022 | Sun | Feb 27 | Carnival | Observance |
| 2023 | Sun | Feb 19 | Carnival | Observance |
| 2024 | Sun | Feb 11 | Carnival | Observance |
| 2025 | Sun | Mar 2 | Carnival | Observance |
| 2026 | Sun | Feb 15 | Carnival | Observance |
| 2027 | Sun | Feb 7 | Carnival | Observance |
| 2028 | Sun | Feb 27 | Carnival | Observance |
| 2029 | Sun | Feb 11 | Carnival | Observance |
| 2030 | Sun | Mar 3 | Carnival | Observance |
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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