When Is Mardi Gras 2027?
Mardi Gras 2027 is on Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
Updated
119 days to go: open the live countdown
Mardi Gras dates, 2027 to 2036
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday | |
| 2028 | Tuesday | |
| 2029 | Tuesday | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | |
| 2031 | Tuesday | |
| 2032 | Tuesday | |
| 2033 | Tuesday | |
| 2034 | Tuesday | |
| 2035 | Tuesday | |
| 2036 | Tuesday |
How the date is set
Mardi Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter Sunday. It can fall anywhere from February 3 to March 9.
Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is the last day before Lent begins. It is also known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day.
Good to know
- Its date changes every year because it is counted back from Easter.
- It is always a Tuesday.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Mardi Gras in 2027?
Tuesday. Mardi Gras 2027 falls on February 9, 2027.
How many days until Mardi Gras?
119 days, counted from October 13, 2026. The live countdown shows the number for today in your time zone.
Is Mardi Gras on the same date every year?
No. Mardi Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter Sunday. It can fall anywhere from February 3 to March 9.
When is Mardi Gras in 2028?
Tuesday, February 29, 2028.
Is Mardi Gras a federal holiday?
No. Mardi Gras is not a US federal holiday, so banks, post offices and federal offices keep their normal hours unless it coincides with one.