When does Lent start?
In 2026, Lent falls on Wednesday, February 18.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (46 days before Easter) and runs 40 days, excluding Sundays, to Easter.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, February 10, 2027 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, March 1, 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, February 14, 2029 |
| 2030 | Wednesday, March 6, 2030 |
| 2031 | Wednesday, February 26, 2031 |
| 2032 | Wednesday, February 11, 2032 |
| 2033 | Wednesday, March 2, 2033 |
| 2034 | Wednesday, February 22, 2034 |
| 2035 | Wednesday, February 7, 2035 |
Dates are computed, not hand-entered. See the full Christian calendar or the 2026 calendar for every observance, and other movable dates.