Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2027 in the United Kingdom
There are 99 days until Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2027 in the United Kingdom — Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
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About Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2027
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2027 falls on Tuesday, February 9. 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) 2027
- Mar 17, 2027 St Patrick's Day 2027 (Wednesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- May 3, 2027 Early May Bank Holiday 2027 (Monday)
- May 31, 2027 Spring Bank Holiday 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sun | Valentine's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Tuesday, February 9, 2027
- 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 2027?
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2027 is on Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
Is Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) a day off in 2027?
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) 2027?
There are 99 days until Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) 2027 (February 9, 2027) as of today.