The date of Mardi Gras fluctuates depending on Easter but always takes place on a Tuesday, six weeks before Easter Sunday. It can range anywhere from February 3rd to March 9th. The official Mardi Gras carnival season kicks off on January 6th, on the Feast of the Epiphany. Upcoming dates include: March 1, 2022 February 21, 2023 February 13, 2024 March 4, 2025 February 17, 2026