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Mardi Gras 2026 falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Mardi Gras Day is February 17, 2026. Fat Tuesday is the last day of the Carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. The official start of Carnival Season is Twelfth Night, January 6. Book your hotel room now and Reserve your Mardi Gras package

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17

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9

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29

2029

Feb

13

2030

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5

2031

Feb

25

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