Most Remote Moon Until 2043
The most extreme Earth-Moon distances occur around New Moon or Full Moon. On November 20, 2025, the Moon will be at its farthest distance for the next 18 years.
Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the fasting period of Lent (for Western Christians), 47 days before Easter Sunday. Shrove Tuesday is also called Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Pancake Day.
Is Carnival Tuesday a Public Holiday?
Carnival Tuesday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Carnival or Mardi Gras parades are mainly celebrated on Shrove Monday and Shrove Tuesday.
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About Carnival Tuesday
Read more about Carnival Tuesday.Carnival Tuesday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | mar | 25 fév | Carnival Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | mar | 16 fév | Carnival Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | mar | 1 mar | Carnival Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | mar | 21 fév | Carnival Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | mar | 13 fév | Carnival Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | mar | 4 mar | Carnival Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | mar | 17 fév | Carnival Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | mar | 9 fév | Carnival Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | mar | 29 fév | Carnival Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | mar | 13 fév | Carnival Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | mar | 5 mar | Carnival Tuesday | Public 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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