When is…
When is Carnival 2026?
Carnival 2026 falls on .
Pre-Lenten festival period observed across Catholic-majority countries; date varies by year (peaks 47 days before Easter). Observed in 18 of the countries TheOnlineCalendar covers.
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Other years:2027
Carnival dates by country
18 countries2. Jan.
Freitag
1 country
16. Feb.
Montag
11 countries
17. Feb.
Dienstag
2 countries
18. Feb.
Mittwoch
1 country
6. Juli
Montag
1 country
3. Aug.
Montag
1 country
10. Aug.
Montag
1 country
Frequently asked
- When is Carnival 2026?
- Carnival 2026 falls on Montag, 16. Februar 2026.
- Which countries observe Carnival 2026 as a public holiday?
- Carnival is observed as a public holiday in 18 of the countries we cover, including Saint Kitts and Nevis, Andorra, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela.