How many days until Ash Wednesday?
46 days before Easter, the first day of Lent.
Counting down
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When it falls
Ash Wednesday is fixed relative to Easter Sunday (46 days before), so it moves with Easter each year.
Ash Wednesday: the next five years
| 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 |
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