Mardi Gras 2027
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About Mardi Gras 2027
Mardi Gras 2027 falls on Tuesday, February 9. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, February 8 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 2027
- Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day 2027 (Monday)
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Jul 4, 2027 Independence Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Tue | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| Feb 10 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious observance |
| Feb 12 | Fri | Lincoln's Birthday | State holiday |
| Feb 14 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Sun | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 15 | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal holiday |
| Feb 15 | Mon | Susan B. Anthony Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Tuesday, February 9, 2027
- 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 2027?
Mardi Gras 2027 is on Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
Is Mardi Gras a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 102 days until Mardi Gras 2027 (February 9, 2027) as of today.