How Many Days Until Mardi Gras?
When is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter.
Mardi Gras is the last day of feasting before Lent. New Orleans is famous for its parades, beads, and king cake, while Rio de Janeiro and Venice hold huge carnivals in the same week.
Mardi Gras dates by year
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 17, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | February 9, 2027 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | February 29, 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | February 13, 2029 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | March 5, 2030 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | February 25, 2031 | Tuesday |
| 2032 | February 10, 2032 | Tuesday |
Fat Tuesday traditions
Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", the last chance to use up rich food before the Lent fast. In the UK and Ireland the same day is Shrove Tuesday, better known as Pancake Day.
New Orleans' parades are run by private clubs called krewes, and the official colours are purple, green and gold. The person who finds the small baby figure in a slice of king cake is expected to bring the next one.
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