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 janv.
vendredi
1 country
16 févr.
lundi
11 countries
17 févr.
mardi
2 countries
18 févr.
mercredi
1 country
6 juil.
lundi
1 country
3 août
lundi
1 country
10 août
lundi
1 country
Frequently asked
- When is Carnival 2026?
- Carnival 2026 falls on lundi 16 février 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.