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The first day of Lent is known as Ash Wednesday for Christians worldwide. It is the beginning of the Lenten fast. The Lenten fast lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays) and ends on Holy Saturday, which is the day before Easter Sunday.
Is Carnival / Ash Wednesday a Public Holiday?
Many shops and businesses will be closed; businesses that remain open are not legally obliged to give employees a day off, but some employees tend to take the time off.
Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in many Christian churches.
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About Carnival / Ash Wednesday
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 水曜日 | 2月26日 (水) | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | De facto holiday |
| 2021 | 水曜日 | 2月17日 (水) | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | De facto holiday |
| 2022 | 水曜日 | 3月2日 (水) | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | De facto holiday |
| 2023 | 水曜日 | 2月22日 (水) | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | De facto holiday |
| 2024 | 水曜日 | 2月14日 (水) | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | De facto holiday |
| 2025 | 水曜日 | 3月5日 (水) | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | De facto holiday |
| 2026 | 水曜日 | 2月18日 (水) | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | De facto holiday |
| 2027 | 水曜日 | 2月10日 (水) | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | De facto holiday |
| 2028 | 水曜日 | 3月1日 (水) | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | De facto holiday |
| 2029 | 水曜日 | 2月14日 (水) | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | De facto holiday |
| 2030 | 水曜日 | 3月6日 (水) | Carnival / Ash Wednesday | De facto holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
