Mardi Gras 2027 date
Mardi Gras 2027 is on Tuesday, February 9, 2027. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is 47 days before Easter, the day before Ash Wednesday. Counting from October 12, 2026, that's 120 days, or 17.1 weeks, or roughly 3.9 months away. The live counter above uses your device's clock, so it's always accurate for where you are.
Mardi Gras dates for the next five years
Planning ahead, maybe a wedding, a trip or a long weekend? Here's when Mardi Gras falls through 2031, with the number of days from today.
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days from Oct 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | February 9 | Tuesday | 120 |
| 2028 | February 29 | Tuesday | 505 |
| 2029 | February 13 | Tuesday | 855 |
| 2030 | March 5 | Tuesday | 1,240 |
| 2031 | February 25 | Tuesday | 1,597 |
Because the date follows a weekday rule, it always lands on the same kind of day, but the calendar date moves around. In 2027 it's a Tuesday; in 2028 it's a Tuesday.
Is Mardi Gras 2027 a long weekend?
It falls on a Tuesday, so it's a mid-week holiday in 2027. Taking one or two days off next to it can turn it into a four-day break.
Nearby dates in 2027
Other dates close to it in 2027: Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Mon, Jan 18 (22 days before); Groundhog Day is Tue, Feb 2 (7 days before); Valentine's Day is Sun, Feb 14 (5 days after); Presidents' Day is Mon, Feb 15 (6 days after). Handy if you're trying to line up time off or avoid peak travel days.
Planning tip
If you're buying anything for it, whether flowers, food, costumes or decorations, shopping a week or two early is cheaper and way less stressful than the last-minute rush.
2026 vs. 2027
In 2026 it was on Tuesday, February 17, 2026; in 2027 it's Tuesday, February 9, 2027, 357 days later. For this year's full countdown, history and traditions, see our main Mardi Gras countdown, or check how many weeks until Mardi Gras.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Mardi Gras 2027?
Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
When is Mardi Gras 2028?
Tuesday, February 29, 2028.