How many days until Pancake Day 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 101 days until Pancake Day 2027 (Shrove Tuesday), on Tuesday 9 February 2027.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Tuesday 9 February 2027.
- Observed in: United Kingdom.
- How the date is set: Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, the day before Ash Wednesday.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Pancake Day 2027 (Shrove Tuesday), on Tuesday 9 February 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 101 days, or 14 weeks and 3 days
- 71 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Tuesday
When are the next dates for Pancake Day?
Pancake Day 2027 (Shrove Tuesday) is on Tuesday 9 February 2027, and Pancake Day 2028 (Shrove Tuesday) is on Tuesday 29 February 2028.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 9 February 2027 | 101 |
| 2028 | Tuesday 29 February 2028 | 486 |
| 2029 | Tuesday 13 February 2029 | 836 |
| 2030 | Tuesday 5 March 2030 | 1221 |
| 2031 | Tuesday 25 February 2031 | 1578 |
How is the date of Pancake Day set?
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, the day before Ash Wednesday.
Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent. It was the last chance for a feast before fasting, and pancakes were a way to use up eggs, fat and milk.
Because Easter moves each year, Pancake Day falls somewhere between early February and early March.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Pancake Day 2027?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 101 days until Pancake Day 2027 (Shrove Tuesday), on Tuesday 9 February 2027. That is 14 weeks and 3 days, with 71 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Pancake Day 2027?
- Pancake Day 2027 (Shrove Tuesday) falls on Tuesday 9 February 2027. Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, the day before Ash Wednesday.
- When is Pancake Day in 2028?
- Pancake Day 2028 (Shrove Tuesday) falls on Tuesday 29 February 2028.
- Why does the date of Pancake Day change?
- Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, the day before Ash Wednesday.