When Is Mardi Gras? Countdown
There are 162 days until Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 9, 2027. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter. The next one is Tuesday, 9 February 2027. Midnight that morning in your zone is the remaining-days line.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, February 17 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, February 9 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, February 29 |
Add Mardi Gras to your calendar
| Day | 2027 | Gap from Easter |
|---|---|---|
| Mardi Gras | Tue Feb 9 | 47 days before |
| Ash Wednesday | Wed Feb 10 | 46 days |
| Easter | Sun Mar 28 | 0 |
Mardi Gras countdown
New Orleans marks the carnival season from Twelfth Night to this Tuesday. It is not a US federal holiday; Louisiana closes some offices.
Ash Wednesday 2027 is February 10. Easter 2027 is March 28.
When is Mardi Gras, from Easter
If you wanted Easter itself, use that page. This clock stays on Fat Tuesday.
Why this countdown exists
Mardi Gras moves with Easter. Searchers ask when it is; this page computes Fat Tuesday and runs a timer to that midnight.
Quick answers
When is Mardi Gras 2027?
Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
Is Mardi Gras a federal holiday?
No. Louisiana treats it as a local carnival close.
How is Mardi Gras dated?
It is always the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter.