Quando começa carnaval 2026? Veja datas e horários

Por Alan Correa Por Alan Correa Arraste Para Cima

O Carnaval 2026 já tem data marcada e muita gente se confunde. A festa começa no sábado, 14 de fevereiro, e só termina na quarta, dia 18, com a terça sendo o dia oficial.

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Apesar do clima de festa nas ruas, segunda e terça de Carnaval não são feriados nacionais. Na prática, empresa pode exigir expediente normal sem pagar extra.

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A confusão se repete todo ano. Carnaval depende da Páscoa, que em 2026 cai em 5 de abril. Por regra da Igreja, a folia vem antes da Quaresma.

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A confusão se repete todo ano. Carnaval depende da Páscoa, que em 2026 cai em 5 de abril. Por regra da Igreja, a folia vem antes da Quaresma.

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Quem folga ou não muda conforme a cidade. Estados e municípios podem decretar feriado ou ponto facultativo, o que vale só para servidor público.

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No setor privado, ponto facultativo não obriga folga. Cabe ao acordo interno. Muita gente trabalha de manhã e sai mais cedo na quarta.

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Antes de planejar viagem ou descanso, vale conferir regra local. O detalhe jurídico passa batido, mas faz diferença no bolso e na rotina.

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