Ash Wednesday 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Ash Wednesday 2026 took place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (a Wednesday). See Ash Wednesday 2027 โ
When is Ash Wednesday 2026?
Ash Wednesday 2026 is on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. It falls on a Wednesday.
How many days until Ash Wednesday 2026?
Ash Wednesday 2026 took place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 159 days ago.
- Date
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Day of week
- Wednesday
- Type
- Religious Holidays
- Religion
- Christianity
- Duration
- 1 day
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the Christian season of penance and reflection in the forty days before Easter.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Ash Wednesday guide.