Pancake Day 2026
Pancake Day 2026 fell on Tuesday 17 February.
Not an official day off
Pancake Day 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Tuesday, 17 February 2026
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Week number
- Week 8
- Day of the year
- Day 48 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Pancake Day in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Pancake Day falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is 15 days earlier than in 2025, when it fell on Tuesday, 4 March 2025. In 2027, Pancake Day falls on Tuesday, 9 February 2027.
Pancake Day and the school holidays
Pancake Day 2026 falls in the February half term in 22 of the 40 areas.
Other holidays in 2026
- Valentine's DaySaturday, 14 February 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Pancake Day in 2026?
In 2026, Pancake Day fell on Tuesday 17 February, in week 8.
Is Pancake Day 2026 a day off?
No, Pancake Day is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.