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Carnival/Shrove Tuesday 2026 in Trinidad and Tobago

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 a Public Holiday?

While Carnival/Shrove Tuesday is not an official public holiday, it is traditionally a non-working day for most employees, so many businesses are closed.

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

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Carnival/Shrove Tuesday Observances

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

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