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Is Carnival / Ash Wednesday a Public Holiday?
Carnival / Ash Wednesday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in many Christian churches.
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About Carnival / Ash Wednesday
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | Mar 6 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Common local holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | Feb 26 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Common local holiday |
| 2022 | Wed | Mar 2 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Bank holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Feb 22 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Common local holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | Feb 14 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Common local holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Mar 5 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Common local holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Feb 18 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Common local holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Feb 10 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Common local holiday |
| 2028 | Wed | Mar 1 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Common local holiday |
| 2029 | Wed | Feb 14 | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Common local 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.
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