About Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday and the last day of Carnival before Lent. New Orleans is famous for its parades, beads and king cake.
Mardi Gras is 47 days before Easter, so it moves between early February and early March. In 2027 it lands on a Tuesday, in week 6 of the year.
How long until Mardi Gras?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 128 days until Mardi Gras 2027. That works out to 18 weeks and 2 days, or about 4 months and 5 days.
If you only count working days, there are 92 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 18 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 128 sleeps, and in hours that is about 3,072.
Mardi Gras dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Passed |
| 2027 | February 9, 2027 | Tuesday | 128 days |
| 2028 | February 29, 2028 | Tuesday | 513 days |
| 2029 | February 13, 2029 | Tuesday | 863 days |
| 2030 | March 5, 2030 | Tuesday | 1,248 days |
| 2031 | February 25, 2031 | Tuesday | 1,605 days |
| 2032 | February 10, 2032 | Tuesday | 1,955 days |
| 2033 | March 1, 2033 | Tuesday | 2,340 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Mardi Gras 2027?
Mardi Gras 2027 is on Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
What day of the week is Mardi Gras 2027?
Mardi Gras 2027 falls on a Tuesday.
How many days until Mardi Gras?
There are 128 days until Mardi Gras, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is 18 weeks and 2 days away, or 18.3 weeks.
How many weekends until Mardi Gras?
There are 18 weekends between now and Mardi Gras.
How many business days until Mardi Gras?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 92 business days until Mardi Gras. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Mardi Gras on the same date every year?
No. Mardi Gras is 47 days before Easter, so it moves between early February and early March, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Mardi Gras 2028?
Mardi Gras 2028 is expected on Tuesday, February 29, 2028, 513 days from today.