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.
See live countdown to Carnival 2026
Other years:2027
Carnival dates by country
18 countries2 ene
viernes
1 country
16 feb
lunes
11 countries
17 feb
martes
2 countries
18 feb
miércoles
1 country
6 jul
lunes
1 country
3 ago
lunes
1 country
10 ago
lunes
1 country
Frequently asked
- When is Carnival 2026?
- Carnival 2026 falls on lunes, 16 de febrero de 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.