Optional day off · Annual federal government ordinance
Carnival 2027 falls on Monday and Tuesday, February 8 and 9. It is a federal optional day off, not a national holiday: whether you get the day off depends on your state, city or employer.
Details
TypeOptional
DaysMonday and Tuesday
WeekendLong weekend
What it celebrates
Carnival Monday and Tuesday are a federal optional day off, not a national holiday. Each state and city decides whether they are holidays, and private employers only give the days off if a local law or agreement requires it.
Carnival Monday and Tuesday are a federal optional day off, not a national holiday. Each state and city decides whether they are holidays, and private employers only give the days off if a local law or agreement requires it.