Carnival is a religious day that is observed 49 days before Easter Sunday in Svalbard and Jan Mayen. It is a holiday that moves in regards to the date of Easter Sunday. This year the day is celebrated February 11, 2024. Stores, banks, and similar establishments follow regular opening hours..
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The calendar date for Carnival 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 Carnival will vary. The table below shows the exact date for Carnival in the coming years.
