Zodiacal lights
Also known as false dawn, zodiacal lights are rare optical phenomena that occur around sunset and sunrise in early spring and late fall.
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.
About Carnival / Shrove Tuesday
Read more about Carnival / Shrove Tuesday.Carnival / Shrove Tuesday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tue | Feb 17 | Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Private sector holiday |
| 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 |
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