Mardi Gras 2026
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About Mardi Gras 2026
Mardi Gras 2026 falls on Tuesday, February 17. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, February 16 off for a four-day weekend.
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls 47 days before Easter and is a state holiday in Louisiana and in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama. It is not a federal holiday, so mail, banks and markets operate normally.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Mardi Gras in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | February 9, 2027 | Tuesday | — |
Holidays after Mardi Gras 2026
- May 25, 2026 Memorial Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Mon | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| Feb 8 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday | Observance |
| Feb 12 | Thu | Lincoln's Birthday | State holiday |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 15 | Sun | Susan B. Anthony Day | State holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal holiday |
| Feb 18 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Date rule
- 47 days before Easter, always a Tuesday (February 3 to March 9)
- Legal status
- Louisiana state holiday; county holiday in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama
- Name
- French for Fat Tuesday, the last day of feasting before Lent
- American roots
- Iberville marked the day at the mouth of the Mississippi in 1699; Mobile celebrated from the early 1700s
- First parading krewe
- Mistick Krewe of Comus, New Orleans, 1857
Frequently asked questions
What day is Mardi Gras in 2026?
Mardi Gras 2026 is on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Is Mardi Gras a day off in 2026?
Mardi Gras is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Mardi Gras 2026?
Mardi Gras 2026 was 255 days ago, on February 17, 2026.