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Pancake Day is getting closer.
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, falls 47 days before Easter Sunday.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Shrove Tuesday
The date changes every year because it is linked to Easter. Pancake races and family pancake traditions mark the day.
About Pancake Day
Pancake Day is the familiar name for Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. Traditionally, households used eggs, milk and fat before Lent; pancakes were a simple way to use those ingredients. Pancake races are also held in some communities.
When is Pancake Day?
Shrove Tuesday falls 47 days before Western Easter Sunday, so its date changes each year.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Tuesday 17 February 2026 | Tuesday 9 February 2027 | Tuesday 29 February 2028 |
Planning around Pancake Day
Pancake Day is a popular family cooking day. Check ingredients and dietary needs ahead of time, and see the <a href='easter.html'>Easter countdown</a> for the date that anchors it. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Pancake Day questions
How many days until Pancake Day?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Pancake Day, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Pancake Day in 2027?
Pancake Day falls on Tuesday 9 February 2027 in the United Kingdom.
Is Pancake Day the same as Shrove Tuesday?
Yes. Pancake Day is the common name for Shrove Tuesday, which falls the day before Ash Wednesday.