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Observance · not a public holiday in Australia

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is not an official public holiday in Australia — it's a widely observed day (date shown is when Australia observes it), but offices and schools stay open. See Australia's official public holidays →
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Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is a public holiday in Australia. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.

History & origin

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is officially observed as a public holiday in Australia. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)'s date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.

Traditions & customs

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) observance varies by community and region within Australia. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.

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