Lent
Lent is the Christian season of preparation for Easter, running from Ash Wednesday to Easter Eve.
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- International
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About the day
Lent lasts forty days, not counting Sundays, and recalls the time Jesus spent in the wilderness. It is traditionally a season of prayer, fasting and giving things up, which is why it is widely referenced in food, health and charity campaigns. The dates move each year with Easter.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 10 February to 27 March 2027 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 1 March to 15 April 2028 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | 14 February to 31 March 2029 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
Where this information comes from
- Church of England: Lent, Holy Week and Easter
- Liturgy Office (Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales): table of moveable feasts
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