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Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day 2026 in Uruguay

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 / Pancake Day a Public Holiday?

Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day 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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Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Observances

Note: These holidays do not entail mandatory paid leave, so businesses are usually open. However, banks and government offices may be closed.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2021 Tue Feb 16 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Bank / working holiday
2022 Tue Mar 1 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Bank / working holiday
2023 Tue Feb 21 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Bank / working holiday
2024 Tue Feb 13 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Bank / working holiday
2025 Tue Mar 4 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Bank / working holiday
2026 Tue Feb 17 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Bank / working holiday
2027 Tue Feb 9 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Bank / working holiday
2028 Tue Feb 29 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Bank / working holiday
2029 Tue Feb 13 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Bank / working holiday
2030 Tue Mar 5 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Bank / working holiday
2031 Tue Feb 25 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Bank / working holiday

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