Every year, Paczki Day is celebrated the Thursday in the week before Ash Wednesday. In 2024, it will take place on February 8. Paczki is a sugary pastry that combines glossy dough with a delicious fruit filling.
History
In America, Paczki Day is observed the day before Ash Wednesday (also called Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras). In Poland, Paczki is made and bought the most on Fat Thursday, which is the Thursday before Ash Wednesday. Paczki Day is also marked as Fat Thursday in some cultures to commemorate the start of the final week before Lent.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | February 24 | Thursday |
| 2023 | February 16 | Thursday |
| 2024 | February 8 | Thursday |
| 2025 | February 27 | Thursday |
| 2026 | February 12 | Thursday |
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FAQs
What is the correct pronunciation of Paczki?
In native Poland, paczki is pronounced – “pownch-key.”