Rio Carnival 2028
Friday, February 25, 2028
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When is Rio Carnival 2028?
Rio Carnival 2028 falls on Friday, February 25, 2028. It falls on a Friday.
How many days until Rio Carnival 2028?
As of October 14, 2026, there are 499 days until Rio Carnival 2028, which falls on Friday, February 25, 2028. Thatโs 499 days ยท about 71 weeks ยท about 16 months.
- Date
- Friday, February 25, 2028
- Day of week
- Friday
- Type
- Traditional Festivals
- Duration
- 5 days
Other holidays in February 2028
Candlemas ยท Feb 2Groundhog Day ยท Feb 2Setsubun ยท Feb 3Grammy Awards ยท Feb 6 (expected)Lantern Festival ยท Feb 9 (expected)Magha Puja ยท Feb 10 (expected)Super Bowl ยท Feb 13Valentine's Day ยท Feb 14Maha Shivaratri ยท Feb 23 (expected)Leap Day ยท Feb 29Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) ยท Feb 29All 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.