Venice Carnival Dates

The dates above are based on the Roman Catholic Church calendar.

Carnival always ends on Martedì Grasso, or "Fat Tuesday," and Venice's celebration normally starts a week and a half earlier on a Saturday.

It's possible that the Carnival management will add a preview weekend before the traditional 11-day Carnival period, as was done in 2011. (We'll provide an updated calendar after the 2012 dates have been announced officially.)

For more information on the Carnevale di Venezia, see these Venice for Visitors articles:

Venice Carnival - Carnevale di Venezia
In Venice during February, "Who was that masked man?' isn't a question about the Lone Ranger.

Venice Carnival Masks
Whether you're headed for Carnevale or enjoying it vicariously at home, you can learn about Venetian Carnival masks--and even order them online.

Also see our blog coverage, which includes photos of daily life in Venice during Carnival:

Venice Travel Blog: Events
Most of these blog posts are about Carnival, and you'll find many human-interest photos that go beyond the familiar Carnival clichés.

Maggie in Venice: Carnevale di Venezia
A Bearded Collie gets up close and personal with Carnival performers (and the occasional bout of acqua alta or flooding in the Piazza San Marco).

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Hotel tip: Location can be important when choosing a hotel in Venice or on the mainland. Before booking, read our No. 1 Warning and Venice Hotel Recommendations by Area.

From our Venice Travel Blog:

A water taxi ride to Venice Airport
A warning about water taxis

Venice Railroad Station: a vaporetto view
Long lines at Venice Airport
Free boat trips to Murano

Need to pee? Prepare to pay
The perils of overpacking
Flood warning: the sound of sirens

Stupid tourist tricks
Johnny Depp's palazzo
Venetian daily life

From Maggie in Venice:

A dog's life in Venice
A Beagle boards a water bus
Venice Carnival for dogs

Venice cruise review:

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