when is national pancake day

National Pancake Day is celebrated twice a year. In 2025, the main National Pancake Day is on Friday, September 26. Additionally, the traditional Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday) falls on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The September 26 National Pancake Day was started as a celebration with special promotions by various restaurants, such as Cracker Barrel and Perkins. The March 4 Pancake Day coincides with Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent begins, and is traditionally associated with pancakes as a way to use up rich ingredients before fasting begins.