Global Holiday Guide

Carnival

Carnival is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.

February 15, 2026 Sunday Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.

Carnival Dates

2026 February 15, 2026 Sunday 1 country: Haiti

2026 February 16, 2026 Monday 3 countries: Andorra , Bolivia , Ecuador

2026 February 17, 2026 Tuesday 2 countries: Bolivia , Ecuador

2027 February 7, 2027 Sunday 1 country: Haiti

2027 February 8, 2027 Monday 3 countries: Andorra , Bolivia , Ecuador

2027 February 9, 2027 Tuesday 2 countries: Bolivia , Ecuador

2028 February 27, 2028 Sunday 1 country: Haiti

2028 February 28, 2028 Monday 3 countries: Andorra , Bolivia , Ecuador

2028 February 29, 2028 Tuesday 2 countries: Bolivia , Ecuador

Countries That Observe Carnival

Andorra Bolivia Ecuador Haiti

Public Holiday Status

Countries represented4

Public holiday4

Bank holiday0

Office holiday0

School holiday0

Status varies by country and year. Of 4 countries represented in the available data, 4 have at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.

About Carnival

Carnival is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Carnival?

The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.

Is Carnival a public holiday?

Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.

Which countries observe Carnival?

The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.