Carnival/Shrove Tuesday in Argentina
Quick Facts
Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday that is on the day before Ash Wednesday. It is also known as the Tuesday of Carnival, which is a festive occasion among many cultures.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Carnaval | Spanish |
| Carnival/Shrove Tuesday | English |
Carnival/Shrove Tuesday 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012Carnival/Shrove Tuesday 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013List of dates for other years
Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the long fast for the Lent period in many Christian churches. The day is the day before Ash Wednesday and usually falls between February 3 and March 9. It has many names, including Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, the Tuesday of Carnival, and Pancake Day.
Colorful masks, elaborate costumes, parades and large crowds are all part of the Carnival festivities, also known as Mardi Gras, on Shrove Tuesday. ©iStockphoto.com/Michael Funk
About Carnival/Shrove Tuesday
Read more about Carnival/Shrove Tuesday.Carnival/Shrove Tuesday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | Feb 16 | 2010 | Carnival/Shrove Tuesday | National holiday |
| Tue | Mar 8 | 2011 | Carnival/Shrove Tuesday | National holiday |
| Tue | Feb 21 | 2012 | Carnival/Shrove Tuesday | National holiday |
| Tue | Feb 12 | 2013 | Carnival/Shrove Tuesday | National holiday |
| Tue | Mar 4 | 2014 | Carnival/Shrove Tuesday | National holiday |
| Tue | Feb 17 | 2015 | Carnival/Shrove Tuesday | National holiday |
Other holidays in February 2012 in Argentina
- Carnival ―Monday, February 20, 2012
- Public Holiday - Bicentenary of the Argentine Flag ―Monday, February 27, 2012
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