How Many Days Until Ash Wednesday?
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days until Ash Wednesday
When is Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter Sunday and marks the start of Lent.
Ash Wednesday opens the 40 days of Lent (Sundays are not counted). Many Christians receive a cross of ashes on the forehead and begin a period of fasting or giving something up until Easter.
Ash Wednesday dates by year
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 18, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | February 10, 2027 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | March 1, 2028 | Wednesday |
| 2029 | February 14, 2029 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | March 6, 2030 | Wednesday |
| 2031 | February 26, 2031 | Wednesday |
| 2032 | February 11, 2032 | Wednesday |
Ash Wednesday and Lent
The ashes come from burning the previous year's Palm Sunday palms. As they are placed on the forehead, a priest or minister often says, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."
Lent lasts 40 days, not counting Sundays, and many people give up something like sweets, alcohol or social media, or take on a good habit instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ash Wednesday 2026?
Ash Wednesday 2026 is on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
What day of the week is Ash Wednesday 2027?
Ash Wednesday 2027 falls on a Wednesday — Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
How is the date of Ash Wednesday decided?
Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter Sunday and marks the start of Lent.
How many days are left until Ash Wednesday?
The countdown at the top of this page shows the exact number of days, plus hours, minutes and seconds, until Ash Wednesday. It uses your device's date and time zone and updates every second, so it is always current.
How many weekends and business days until Ash Wednesday?
The countdown also shows how many full weekends and how many business days (Monday to Friday) are left before Ash Wednesday. Business days do not subtract public holidays.