🇩🇪 Germany
Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Next observed on Wednesday, 10 February 2027.
When is Carnival / Ash Wednesday in 2027?
Wednesday, 10 February 2027
Counting down to Carnival / Ash Wednesday
What Carnival / Ash Wednesday marks
Užgavėnės is an ancient Lithuanian festival that takes place during the seventh week before Easter. The celebration corresponds to Roman Catholic holiday traditions in other parts of the world, such as Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, and Carnaval.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Lithuanian festival, available under CC BY-SA.
Carnival / Ash Wednesday dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday | Germany 2027 | |
| 2028 | Wednesday | Germany 2028 | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | Germany 2029 | |
| 2030 | Wednesday | Germany 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | Germany 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Carnival / Ash Wednesday in 2027?
Carnival / Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday, 10 February 2027 in Germany.
What day of the week is Carnival / Ash Wednesday 2027?
Carnival / Ash Wednesday 2027 falls on a Wednesday, 10 February 2027.
When is Carnival / Ash Wednesday in 2028?
Carnival / Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday, 1 March 2028.
Where is Carnival / Ash Wednesday observed?
Observed nationally in Germany.
What does Carnival / Ash Wednesday celebrate?
Lithuanian festival. Užgavėnės is an ancient Lithuanian festival that takes place during the seventh week before Easter. The celebration corresponds to Roman Catholic holiday traditions in other parts of the world, such as Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, and Carnaval.