How many days until Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras 2027 is on Tuesday, February 9, 2027. As of October 6, 2026, that is 126 days away.
Counting down to midnight at the start of the day, in your time zone. Updated .
Mardi Gras dates for the next five years
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | February 9, 2027 | Tuesday | 126 |
| 2028 | February 29, 2028 | Tuesday | 511 |
| 2029 | February 13, 2029 | Tuesday | 861 |
| 2030 | March 5, 2030 | Tuesday | 1,246 |
| 2031 | February 25, 2031 | Tuesday | 1,603 |
When is Mardi Gras 2027?
Rule: 47 days before Easter Sunday.
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. It is always 47 days before Easter Sunday, so it moves between February 3 and March 9.
New Orleans celebrates with weeks of parades leading up to the day. Mardi Gras is a legal holiday in several Louisiana parishes.
Questions
How many days until Mardi Gras?
There are 126 days until Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) on Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
How many business days until Mardi Gras?
90 business days, counting Monday to Friday and starting tomorrow.
Can I count down to a different date?
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