When is Mardi Gras 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Mardi Gras 2026 is on Tue 17 Feb 2026.
- 2027Mardi Gras 2027 is on Tue 9 Feb 2027.
It is a public holiday in Louisiana only.
Mardi Gras on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
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The best break around Mardi Gras
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Presidents Day & Mardi GrasBook 1 day offGet 5 days off in a rowDatesFri 13 Feb – Tue 17 Feb 2026Book offFri 13 Feb 2026Value5× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Mardi GrasBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesSat 6 Feb – Tue 9 Feb 2027Book offMon 8 Feb 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Mardi Gras a public holiday in United States?
Yes. Mardi Gras is a public holiday in Louisiana only.
What day is Mardi Gras 2026?
Mardi Gras 2026 is on Tue 17 Feb 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Mardi Gras 2026?
Book off Fri 13 Feb 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 5 days off in a row, Fri 13 Feb – Tue 17 Feb 2026.
What day is Mardi Gras 2027?
Mardi Gras 2027 is on Tue 9 Feb 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Mardi Gras 2027?
Book off Mon 8 Feb 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Sat 6 Feb – Tue 9 Feb 2027.
Other US holidays
New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DayLincoln's BirthdayPresidents DayMardi GrasTown Meeting DayPrince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole DaySeward's DayCesar Chavez DayGood FridayState holidayDC Emancipation DayPatriots DayArbor DayConfederate Memorial DayPrimary Election DayTruman DayMemorial DayJefferson Davis BirthdayKing Kamehameha I DayJuneteenthIndependence DayPioneer DayVictory DayStatehood DayLabor DayColumbus DayIndigenous Peoples' DayNative Americans DayAlaska DayNevada DayElection DayGeneral Election DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayDay after ThanksgivingChristmas EveWashington's BirthdayChristmas DayPrince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day / Good FridayWest Virginia Day
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