Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras has already passed this year. It was 121 days ago (Wednesday). If you're looking for the next occurrence, it will be on February 17 next year.

Yes, Mardi Gras is an official public holiday in Haïti. Dates are set by Haïti's official holiday calendar.

Mardi Gras falls on Wednesday, Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Year: 2027 Weekday: Wednesday Month: February Country: Haïti

Here are the upcoming dates for Mardi Gras in Haïti: • 2026: February 17 (Tuesday) • 2027: February 9 (Tuesday) • 2028: February 29 (Tuesday) • 2029: February 13 (Tuesday) • 2030: March 5 (Tuesday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check Haïti's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Mardi Gras is not currently observed as a substitute day in Haïti for 2027. It falls on its regular calendar date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (Wednesday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.

The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and Mardi Gras. How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2027-02-17 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If Mardi Gras has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉

Mardi Gras for 2027 has already passed. Schools and businesses in Haïti were typically closed on that day. For the next occurrence, the same closure rules usually apply — but always check local announcements since opening hours can vary by region.

You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss Mardi Gras again! 🎉

You may occasionally see a different date for Mardi Gras on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within Haïti 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For Mardi Gras in Haïti: we use the official date Tuesday, February 17, 2026 for 2027. Best practice: Always verify with Haïti's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.

Holiday: Mardi Gras Country: Haïti Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Weekday: Wednesday Year: 2027 Status: 121 days ago Type: Public holiday Next year: February 29 Upcoming years tracked: 4