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Carnival / Ash Wednesday 2026 in Panama

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 a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

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 Common Local Holiday
2022 Wed Mar 2 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Bank holiday
2023 Wed Feb 22 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Common Local Holiday
2024 Wed Feb 14 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Common Local Holiday
2025 Wed Mar 5 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Common Local Holiday
2026 Wed Feb 18 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Common Local Holiday
2027 Wed Feb 10 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Common Local Holiday
2028 Wed Mar 1 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Common Local Holiday
2029 Wed Feb 14 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Common Local Holiday
2030 Wed Mar 6 Carnival / Ash Wednesday Common Local Holiday

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