Mardi Gras
How many days until Mardi Gras 2027?
Updated Oct 19, 2026 · counts refresh every day
The timer above counts down to Tuesday, February 9, 2027 and updates every second in your own timezone. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, the day before Ash Wednesday, so it moves between early February and early March.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Mardi Gras 2028 without anything needing to change.
Mardi Gras 2027 at a glance
| Date | Tuesday, February 9, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Tuesday |
| Days remaining | 113 |
| Weeks remaining | 16 weeks, 1 day |
| Months remaining | 3 months, 21 days |
| Weekends to go | 16 |
| Fridays to go | 16 |
| Sleeps | 113 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 81 |
| Hours remaining | 2,712 |
| Last time | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (244 days ago) |
| Next year | Tuesday, February 29, 2028 |
When is Mardi Gras in future years?
Mardi Gras is fixed relative to Easter Sunday, so it moves with Easter each year. Here are the next 6 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardi Gras 2027 | Feb 9, 2027 | Tuesday | 113 |
| Mardi Gras 2028 | Feb 29, 2028 | Tuesday | 498 |
| Mardi Gras 2029 | Feb 13, 2029 | Tuesday | 848 |
| Mardi Gras 2030 | Mar 5, 2030 | Tuesday | 1,233 |
| Mardi Gras 2031 | Feb 25, 2031 | Tuesday | 1,590 |
| Mardi Gras 2032 | Feb 10, 2032 | Tuesday | 1,940 |
Mardi Gras 2027 questions
What day does Mardi Gras fall on in 2027?
Mardi Gras 2027 falls on a Tuesday — Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
How many weeks until Mardi Gras?
There are about 16 weeks and 1 day left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Mardi Gras?
Roughly 2,712 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until Mardi Gras?
16 weekends and 16 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to Mardi Gras itself. That is 81 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until Mardi Gras?
113 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
How long ago was Mardi Gras 2026?
Mardi Gras 2026 was on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 244 days ago.
When is Mardi Gras in 2028?
Mardi Gras lands on Tuesday, February 29, 2028.
How many months until Mardi Gras?
About 4 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Mardi Gras always on the same date?
Mardi Gras is fixed relative to Easter Sunday, so it moves with Easter each year. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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