Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) in Brazil
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 ยท America/Sao_Paulo ยท Regional public holiday
When is Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) in Brazil in 2027?
Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) in Brazil is on Tuesday, February 9, 2027 (America/Sao_Paulo). As of October 14, 2026, thatโs 118 days ยท about 17 weeks ยท about 4 months. It falls on a Tuesday.
Is Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) a public holiday in Brazil?
Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) is a public holiday in Rio de Janeiro, but not nationwide in Brazil. Some municipalities also make Carnival Tuesday a local holiday by municipal law. The federal government declares Carnival Monday and Tuesday a ponto facultativo (optional day off) for federal offices each year, and other public bodies and private employers set their own rules.
How Brazil celebrates
Carnival Tuesday closes Brazil's Carnaval, with samba school parades in Rio's Sambadrome and street blocos nationwide.
What people eat
Feijoada and street snacks shared through the blocos.