Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season in Western Christianity, occurs six and a half weeks before Easter. The date changes year to year, depending on the date of Easter, and falls between February 4 and March 11. In 2026 Ash Wednesday is on February 18. It will fall on February 10 in 2027.
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