When is Carnaval?

Carnaval is one of Brazil's most famous celebrations, known for samba parades, elaborate costumes, street parties, and an intense festive atmosphere before Lent.

Carnaval is commonly associated with Samba parades, Street parties, Costumes, Music and dance, Festival crowds. These customs shape how the holiday is recognized and give it a distinct character from one community to another.

This page tracks the next date for Carnaval and shows how the holiday appears across upcoming years. Visitors can use the countdown, date table, and related celebrations to plan ahead and compare similar observances.