Day of the week
Wednesday
Day off
Not a federal holiday
Countdown
Day 61 of 2028
60 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 2028–2033
Lent 2028 FAQ
When Does Lent Start in 2028?
Lent 2028 is on Wednesday, March 1, 2028 and ends on Saturday, April 15, 2028.
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 2029?
Lent 2029 is on Wednesday, February 14, 2029.
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