Rio Carnival 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026
Rio Carnival 2026 fell on Friday, February 13, 2026 (a Friday). See Rio Carnival 2027 โ
When is Rio Carnival 2026?
Rio Carnival 2026 fell on Friday, February 13, 2026. It was a Friday.
How many days until Rio Carnival 2026?
As of October 15, 2026, it has been 244 days since Rio Carnival 2026, which fell on Friday, February 13, 2026.
- Date
- Friday, February 13, 2026
- Day of week
- Friday
- Type
- Traditional Festivals
- Duration
- 5 days
Rio Carnival 2026 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ง๐ท Brazil | Fri, Feb 13 | Mon, Feb 16 optional (restricted) holiday for federal employeesTue, Feb 17 optional (restricted) holiday for federal employeesTue, Feb 17 public holiday (Rio de Janeiro) |
Other holidays in February 2026
Grammy Awards ยท Feb 1Candlemas ยท Feb 2Groundhog Day ยท Feb 2Setsubun ยท Feb 3Super Bowl ยท Feb 8Valentine's Day ยท Feb 14Maha Shivaratri ยท Feb 15Chinese New Year ยท Feb 17Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) ยท Feb 17Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) ยท Feb 17Tแบฟt (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) ยท Feb 17Ash Wednesday ยท Feb 18All holidays in February โ
Rio Carnival is Brazil's exuberant pre-Lenten festival in Rio de Janeiro, peaking over the days before Ash Wednesday each February or early March. Millions of Cariocas and visitors celebrate with samba-school parades in the Sambadrome and free street parties known as blocos.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Rio Carnival guide.