Weeks until Mardi Gras 2027
From October 12, 2026, there are 17 full weeks and 1 days until Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 9, 2027. That's 120 days in total, including 17 weekends and about 86 weekdays. The box above updates live on your device.
Why count in weeks?
Days are great for kids counting sleeps, but weeks are better for actually planning. You probably think about your life in weeks: paydays, shopping trips, work sprints. Breaking a holiday into a handful of weekly steps is how you avoid the classic night-before panic.
Your week-by-week checklist
| When | Date | To do |
|---|---|---|
| 12 weeks before | Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Decide how you'll celebrate |
| 8 weeks before | Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Order anything that ships |
| 4 weeks before | Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Buy cards, flowers or decorations |
| 2 weeks before | Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Make reservations if eating out |
| 1 week before | Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | Decide how you'll celebrate |
What comes first
Between now and then you'll pass 21 other dates on our list, including Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day (Oct 12), Halloween (Oct 31), Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) (Nov 1), Daylight Saving Time Ends (Nov 1), Diwali (Nov 8), Veterans Day (Nov 11). If any of those also need shopping or travel, plan them together; it saves money and a lot of last-minute stress.
Paydays and budgeting
If you're paid every two weeks, you've got about 8 paychecks before Mardi Gras. Dividing your holiday budget by that number tells you how much to set aside each payday. For example, a $300 budget over 8 paychecks is about $38 each.
Related
For the exact day count with hours and minutes, open the Mardi Gras countdown. Planning further ahead? See days until Mardi Gras 2027 with a five-year date table.
Frequently asked questions
How many weeks until Mardi Gras?
As of October 12, 2026, 17 weeks and 1 days.
How many weekends are left before Mardi Gras?
About 17.