Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday and Mardi Gras, is a Christian holiday celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten season. It is a day of feasting and merriment before the period of fasting and penance that characterizes Lent.
The date of Shrove Tuesday varies from year to year, as it is determined by the date of Easter. In 2025, Shrove Tuesday will be celebrated on February 24th.
