Question 1

When is Carnival in Portugal?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, Carnival varies by year in Portugal. February 17, 2026 is one occurrence for 2026. See the Dates table above for all known occurrences.

Question 2

Is Carnival a public holiday in Portugal?

Accepted Answer

Carnival is observed in Portugal but may not be an official public holiday. It depends on the country and region. Check local guidance for official status.

Question 3

Why does the date of Carnival change?

Accepted Answer

The date of Carnival varies by year based on official government announcements or calendar systems. Each year's date is determined according to established rules or official declarations.

Question 4

How do people observe Carnival?

Accepted Answer

People observe Carnival in various ways. Common practices include: check if businesses and schools are closed, plan travel and shipping accordingly, attend public events or parades if available. Specific customs may vary by region and community.

Question 5

Where does the date information come from?

Accepted Answer

Date information is sourced from multiple public providers and normalized for consistency. We aggregate data from official government sources, national calendars, and verified holiday databases.

Year	Date	Link
2025	2025-03-04	View 2025 holidays
2026	2026-02-17	View 2026 holidays

Country	Date	Name	Link
Andorra	2025-03-03	-	View
Argentina	2025-03-03	-	View
Bolivia	2025-03-03	-	View
Brazil	2025-03-03	-	View
Ecuador	2025-03-03	-	View
Haiti	2025-03-03	-	View
Panama	2025-03-03	-	View
Uruguay	2025-03-03	-	View
Venezuela	2025-03-03	-	View

Carnival

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What is Carnival?

How to observe

Dates

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