Petition · Department for Business and Trade
To make Shrove Tuesday "Pancake Day" a national holiday in England and Wales
Closed
68 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to make Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, a national holiday. We are concerned that we are beginning to lose some of its traditions and celebrations. We believe Pancake Day is a great day and perfect for a public holiday.
Timeline
| 2 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
68
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
2 Jan 2025
Closed
2 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.