Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) in the United States
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 ยท America/New_York
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When is Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) in the United States in 2027?
Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) in the United States is on Tuesday, February 9, 2027 (America/New_York). As of October 13, 2026, thatโs 119 days ยท about 17 weeks ยท about 4 months. It falls on a Tuesday.
Is Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) a public holiday in the United States?
Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) is widely observed in the United States, but it is not a nationwide public holiday. Some regions may still observe it locally.
How the United States celebrates
Mardi Gras is a legal holiday in Louisiana, where New Orleans krewes parade with floats and beads in the purple, green and gold of the season, though it is not a national holiday.
What people eat
King cake with a hidden plastic baby, beignets and jambalaya.