How many days until Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) in the United Kingdom?
There are 99 days until Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2027 in the United Kingdom — Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) on Tuesday, February 9, 2027, set by the rule: 47 days before Easter (Shrove Tuesday). It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal hours. Nobody gets a paid day off for it, though plenty of people mark it anyway. Pancake Day is the British name for Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and 47 days before Easter. It is an observance, not a bank holiday — Britain's equivalent of Mardi Gras, celebrated with pancekes and pancake races.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday):
- 50 days to go — Monday, December 21, 2026
- 30 days to go — Sunday, January 10, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Tuesday, January 26, 2027
- 7 days to go — Tuesday, February 2, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Monday, February 8, 2027
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | 258 days ago |
| 2027 | February 9, 2027 | Tuesday | 99 days |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Coming up after Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)
- Mar 17 Days until St Patrick's Day 135 days away
- Mar 26 Days until Good Friday 144 days away
- Mar 29 Days until Easter Monday 147 days away
- May 3 Days until Early May Bank Holiday 182 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)?
There are 99 days until Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday), which falls on Tuesday, February 9, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)?
There are 14 weekends between now and Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) on February 9 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) a day off?
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.