Carnaval is a religious public holiday celebrated 47 days before Easter Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. It is a holiday that moves in regards to the date of Easter Sunday. This year the day is celebrated February 13, 2024. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.
Facts and figures
We have gathered some facts, stats, and numbers for you:
The calendar date for Carnaval changes depending on when Easter Sunday is celebrated. Easter is always celebrated on Sunday immediately following the Paschal Full Moon. This means that the dates for Easter can vary from March 22 to April 25. This, in turn, means that the date for Carnaval will vary. The table below shows the exact date for Carnaval in the coming years.
