Carnival has already passed this year.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Bank · Optional
- Week number
- 8
- Day of year
- 47
- Local time zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Currency
- BRL
All 2026 dates
In 2026, Carnival is observed on 2 separate dates in Brazil.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | Monday |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday |
Long-weekend planner
Carnival falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Brazil, Carnival is observed on February 16, 2026, February 17, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Carnival falls on a Monday.
Yes. Carnival is a public holiday observed nationwide in Brazil.
Carnival was on February 16, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Carnival in Brazil is on February 8, 2027.
Other public holidays in Brazil 2026
- New Year's Day (Confraternização Universal)Jan 1
- Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa)Apr 3
- Easter Sunday (Domingo de Páscoa)Apr 5
- Tiradentes (Dia de Tiradentes)Apr 21
- Labour Day (Dia do Trabalhador)May 1
- Corpus ChristiJun 4
- Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 (Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932)Jul 9
- Independence Day (Dia da Independência)Sep 7
- Our Lady of Aparecida (Nossa Senhora Aparecida)Oct 12
- All Souls' Day (Dia de Finados)Nov 2
- Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República)Nov 15
- Black Awareness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra)Nov 20
- Christmas Day (Natal)Dec 25
About these dates
The Carnival date for Brazil 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.