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When is Ash Wednesday?
Wednesday, 10 February 2027
Ash Wednesday 2027 is on Wednesday, 10 February 2027 — that's 172 days from today.
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Happening now
Ash Wednesday opens Lent, the 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter.
How the date is worked out
Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter Sunday, the day after Pancake Day.
Ash Wednesday dates
| Year | Date | Day | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 February | Wednesday | 3 years ago |
| 2025 | 5 March | Wednesday | 18 months ago |
| 2026 | 18 February | Wednesday | 6 months ago |
| 2027 | 10 February | Wednesday | in 6 months |
| 2028 | 1 March | Wednesday | in 19 months |
| 2029 | 14 February | Wednesday | in 2 years |
| 2030 | 6 March | Wednesday | in 4 years |
| 2031 | 26 February | Wednesday | in 5 years |
Frequently asked
How many days until Ash Wednesday?
172 days — Wednesday, 10 February 2027.
Which day of the week does Ash Wednesday fall on in 2027?
Wednesday.
Is Ash Wednesday always on the same date?
Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter Sunday, the day after Pancake Day.
When is Ash Wednesday in 2028?
Wednesday, 1 March 2028.
When was Ash Wednesday in 2026?
Wednesday, 18 February 2026 — 6 months ago.