All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
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.
Is Carnival / Shrove Tuesday a Public Holiday?
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Colorful masks, elaborate costumes, parades and large crowds are all part of the Carnival festivities, also known as Mardi Gras, on Shrove Tuesday.
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About Carnival / Shrove Tuesday
Read more about Carnival / Shrove Tuesday.Carnival / Shrove Tuesday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Tue | Feb 9 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2017 | Tue | Feb 28 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2018 | Tue | Feb 13 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2019 | Tue | Mar 5 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2020 | Tue | Feb 25 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Feb 16 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Mar 1 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | Feb 21 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | Feb 13 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2025 | Tue | Mar 4 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Feb 17 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
