Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent in the Christian year, falling 46 days before Easter Sunday.
- UK
- USA
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
Ash Wednesday opens the season of Lent, when many Christians mark the forehead with ashes as a sign of repentance. Its date moves each year because it is tied to Easter. Churches across the UK, the US and worldwide hold services on the day.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 10 February 2027 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Wednesday 1 March 2028 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Wednesday 14 February 2029 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
Where this information comes from
- Liturgy Office (Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales): table of moveable feasts
- Church of England: Lent, Holy Week and Easter
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