When Is Ash Wednesday 2027?
Ash Wednesday 2027 is on Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
Updated
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Ash Wednesday dates, 2027 to 2036
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday | |
| 2028 | Wednesday | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | |
| 2030 | Wednesday | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | |
| 2032 | Wednesday | |
| 2033 | Wednesday | |
| 2034 | Wednesday | |
| 2035 | Wednesday | |
| 2036 | Wednesday |
How the date is set
Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter Sunday. It can fall anywhere from February 4 to March 10.
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent in Western Christian churches. Lent is counted as 40 days of fasting; the six Sundays before Easter are not counted, which is why Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter.
Good to know
- It is always a Wednesday.
- The day before is Mardi Gras, or Shrove Tuesday.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Ash Wednesday in 2027?
Wednesday. Ash Wednesday 2027 falls on February 10, 2027.
How many days until Ash Wednesday?
120 days, counted from October 13, 2026. The live countdown shows the number for today in your time zone.
Is Ash Wednesday on the same date every year?
No. Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter Sunday. It can fall anywhere from February 4 to March 10.
When is Ash Wednesday in 2028?
Wednesday, March 1, 2028.
Is Ash Wednesday a federal holiday?
No. Ash Wednesday is not a US federal holiday, so banks, post offices and federal offices keep their normal hours unless it coincides with one.