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When is Mardi Gras 2030?

In 2030, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 5, 2030.

Mardi Gras — also called Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday — is the day before Ash Wednesday and the last day before the Lenten fast begins. It takes its name from the old custom of using up rich foods before Lent.

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Key liturgical dates in 2030

Ash WednesdayMarch 6, 2030
Palm SundayApril 14, 2030
Good FridayApril 19, 2030
Easter SundayApril 21, 2030
AscensionMay 30, 2030
PentecostJune 9, 2030

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mardi Gras in 2030?

In 2030, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 5, 2030.

Why does the date of Mardi Gras change each year?

Its date depends on the date of Easter, which is a movable feast set as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. Because Easter moves, so do the feasts calculated from it.