Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2026 in the United Kingdom
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
258 days ago
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About Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2026
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2026 falls on Tuesday, February 17. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
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 pancakes and pancake races.
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | February 9, 2027 | Tuesday | — |
Holidays after Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2026
- Mar 17, 2026 St Patrick's Day 2026 (Tuesday)
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 4, 2026 Early May Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- May 25, 2026 Spring Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Date rule
- Shrove Tuesday — 47 days before Easter Sunday, the day before Ash Wednesday
- Legal status
- Observance — not a bank holiday; nothing closes
- Also called
- Shrove Tuesday; the same date as Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in the US
- Name origin
- From "shrive" — to confess sins before Lent
- Famous tradition
- The Olney pancake race, traced to 1445
Frequently asked questions
What day is Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) in 2026?
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2026 is on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Is Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) a day off in 2026?
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2026?
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2026 was 258 days ago, on February 17, 2026.