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Salvador Carnival

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

The world's largest street carnival by participation; heart of Afro-Brazilian identity.

where
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
category
carnival
when
Feb 12-17 2026
months
February
next edition
February 2027 (upcoming)
status
active
date confidence
medium

when is salvador carnival 2027

Typically Feb 12-17 2026. next edition: February 2027 (upcoming). date confidence: medium.

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The world's largest street carnival by participation; heart of Afro-Brazilian identity. Typically Feb 12-17 2026.