Carnival/Shrove Tuesday Dates. When is Carnival/Shrove Tuesday in Puerto Rico?
Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades. The table below lists available dates for Carnival/Shrove Tuesday in Puerto Rico. Dates awaiting confirmation are marked provisional.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tuesday | March 4 | Carnival |
| 2015 | Tuesday | February 17 | Carnival |
| 2016 | Tuesday | February 9 | Carnival |
| 2017 | Tuesday | February 28 | Carnival |
| 2018 | Tuesday | February 13 | Carnival |
| 2019 | Tuesday | March 5 | Carnival |
| 2020 | Tuesday | February 25 | Carnival |
| 2021 | Tuesday | February 16 | Carnival |
| 2022 | Tuesday | March 1 | Carnival |
| 2023 | Tuesday | February 21 | Carnival |
| 2024 | Tuesday | February 13 | Carnival |
| 2025 | Tuesday | March 4 | Carnival |
| 2026 | Tuesday | February 17 | Carnival |
| 2027 | Tuesday | February 9 | Carnival/Shrove Tuesday |
| 2028 | Tuesday | February 29 | Carnival/Shrove Tuesday |
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