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Observance · not a public holiday in Trinidad & Tobago

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) 2026 in Trinidad & Tobago is observed on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is not an official public holiday in Trinidad & Tobago — it's a widely observed day (date shown is when Trinidad & Tobago observes it), but offices and schools stay open. See Trinidad & Tobago's official public holidays →
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
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DateTuesday, 17 February 2026
StatusNot a public holiday in Trinidad & Tobago
Time until154 days ago
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Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is a public holiday in Trinidad & Tobago. 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 Trinidad & Tobago. 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 Trinidad & Tobago. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) 2026 in Trinidad & Tobago?

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) 2026 in Trinidad & Tobago is observed on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.

Is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) a public holiday in Trinidad & Tobago?

No. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is marked in Trinidad & Tobago as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.

How many days until Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)?

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.

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