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Carnival 2026 in St. Barts

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 a Public Holiday?

Carnival is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

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

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About Carnival

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Carnival Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Tue Feb 25 Carnival Observance
2021 Tue Feb 16 Carnival Observance
2022 Tue Mar 1 Carnival Observance
2023 Tue Feb 21 Carnival Observance
2024 Tue Feb 13 Carnival Observance
2025 Tue Mar 4 Carnival Observance
2026 Tue Feb 17 Carnival Observance
2027 Tue Feb 9 Carnival Observance
2028 Tue Feb 29 Carnival Observance
2029 Tue Feb 13 Carnival Observance
2030 Tue Mar 5 Carnival Observance

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