When Is Pancake Day 2027? Date, Day and Countdown
Pancake Day 2027 is on Tuesday, 9 February 2027.
2027 dates around Pancake Day
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) | 9 February 2027 | Tuesday |
| Ash Wednesday | 10 February 2027 | Wednesday |
| Mothering Sunday | 7 March 2027 | Sunday |
| Easter Sunday | 28 March 2027 | Sunday |
How 2027 compares
Pancake Day 2027 falls 8 days earlier in the calendar than in 2026 (17 February). The last time it fell on 9 February was 2016. It will not fall on 9 February again for many years.
How the date is worked out
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) is the last day before Lent. Lent lasts 40 days, not counting Sundays, from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday. Counting back from Easter Sunday: Ash Wednesday is 46 days before, and Pancake Day is the day before that, 47 days before Easter Sunday. Traditionally, rich foods such as eggs, milk and butter were used up before the fast began, which is why we eat pancakes.
Good to know
- Pancake Day is not a bank holiday.
- Lent begins the next day, on Ash Wednesday.
- The earliest possible date is 3 February and the latest is 9 March.
Other years
Frequently asked questions
When is Pancake Day 2027?
Pancake Day 2027 is on Tuesday 9 February.
What day of the week is Pancake Day in 2027?
Tuesday.
When is Ash Wednesday 2027?
Ash Wednesday 2027 is on Wednesday, 10 February 2027, the day after Pancake Day.
When is Easter 2027?
Easter Sunday 2027 is on Sunday, 28 March 2027.
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Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.