How is Shrove Tuesday calculated?

This event is observed 47 days before Easter Sunday each year.

When is Shrove Tuesday 2016?

Name: Shrove Tuesday
Start: 2016-02-09
End: 2016-02-09
Location: Worldwide

Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Shrove Tuesday, often called Pancake Day or Mardi Gras, is observed the day before Ash Wednesday and traditionally marks the final day of feasting before the Christian season of Lent begins.

Also known as

Fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras
Shrove Tuesday

Frequently asked questions

When is Shrove Tuesday 2016?: Shrove Tuesday 2016 is on Tuesday, 9 February 2016.
What day of the week is Shrove Tuesday 2016?: It falls on Tuesday.
How is Shrove Tuesday calculated?: This event is observed 47 days before Easter Sunday each year.