Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) 2026 in France is observed on mardi, 17 février 2026.
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is a public holiday in France. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is officially observed as a public holiday in France. 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.
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) observance varies by community and region within France. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) 2026 in France is observed on mardi, 17 février 2026.
No. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is marked in France as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)'s date in the surrounding years.