When is Lent in 2026? Ash Wednesday, dates and what the season means

Lent is a 40-day season observed by many Christians that begins with Ash Wednesday and leads into the final weeks of the ...

When is Ash Wednesday in 2026? Lent starts earlier this year.

Ash Wednesday lands on Feb. 18, 2026. Lent is the 40-day period (not including Sundays) leading up to Easter. Lent begins on ...

What is Ash Wednesday? What to know about the first day of Lent

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus ...

When does Lent begin in 2026? When does Ash Wednesday take place?

Lent is a 40-day season that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends at sunset on Holy Thursday the week before Easter, although some denominations observe it until Holy Saturday. Participants are encouraged ...