Moon Guide for February 2025
February’s Moon phases, including the Snow Moon on the 12th. Plus, the best times to spot Venus, Saturn, and Mars near the Moon!
Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the fasting period of Lent (for Western Christians), 47 days before Easter Sunday. Shrove Tuesday is also called Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Pancake Day.
Is Carnival Tuesday a Public Holiday?
This is a holiday for the public sector and government employees (ponto facultativo), so most non-essential government offices will be closed. Private sector offices and stores may have reduced hours.
Carnival or Mardi Gras parades are mainly celebrated on Shrove Monday and Shrove Tuesday.
© iStock.com/PeopleImages
About Carnival Tuesday
Read more about Carnival Tuesday.Carnival Tuesday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tue | 25 Feb | Carnival Tuesday | Government Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | 16 Feb | Carnival Tuesday | Government Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | 1 Mar | Carnival Tuesday | Government Holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | 21 Feb | Carnival Tuesday | Government Holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | 13 Feb | Carnival Tuesday | Government Holiday |
| 2025 | Tue | 4 Mar | Carnival Tuesday | Government Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | 17 Feb | Carnival Tuesday | Government Holiday |
| 2027 | Tue | 9 Feb | Carnival Tuesday | Government Holiday |
| 2028 | Tue | 29 Feb | Carnival Tuesday | Government Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | 13 Feb | Carnival Tuesday | Government Holiday |
| 2030 | Tue | 5 Mar | Carnival Tuesday | Government 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.
Elsewhere on timeanddate.com
2025 Set for Spectacular Northern Lights Displays
With the Sun at solar maximum, 2025 promises more chances to witness incredible auroral shows.
5 Reasons to Look Up at the Moon This Year
As always, the Moon will be putting on a show this year. Here are five reasons to look up at the night (or day) sky in 2025.
Best Comet of 2025?
C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) has already become very faintly visible to the naked eye for observers in the Southern Hemisphere.