How Many Days Until Mardi Gras?

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday, so it moves with Easter every year.

Mardi Gras falls on the Tuesday 47 days before Easter.

Mardi Gras dates for the next few years

YearDate
2026Tuesday, February 17, 2026
2027Tuesday, February 9, 2027
2028Tuesday, February 29, 2028
2029Tuesday, February 13, 2029
2030Tuesday, March 5, 2030
2031Tuesday, February 25, 2031

Frequently asked questions

When is Mardi Gras?

Mardi Gras falls on the Tuesday 47 days before Easter. In 2027 it's Tuesday, February 9, 2027.

What day of the week is Mardi Gras 2027?

Tuesday, February 9, 2027.

How is the countdown calculated?

It counts to midnight at the start of the day in your own time zone, using your device's clock. 'Sleeps' is the number of nights left.

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