Day of the week
Wednesday
Day off
Not a federal holiday
Countdown
Day 49 of 2026
48 days after January 1.
How the Date of Lent Is Determined
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter, and lasts 40 days not counting Sundays. It ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter (in the Catholic Church, formally at the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday).
Lent Dates 2026–2031
Lent 2026 FAQ
When Does Lent Start in 2026?
Lent 2026 is on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and ends on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Is Lent a federal holiday?
No. Lent is not one of the 11 US federal holidays, so it is not a paid day off by law; employers decide whether to give time off.
How is the date of Lent determined?
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter, and lasts 40 days not counting Sundays. It ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter (in the Catholic Church, formally at the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday).
When Does Lent Start in 2027?
Lent 2027 is on Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
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