About Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, the 40 days of fasting and prayer before Easter. Many Christians attend a service where a cross of ashes is marked on the forehead.
Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter Sunday. In 2027 it lands on a Wednesday, in week 6 of the year.
How long until Ash Wednesday?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 129 days until Ash Wednesday 2027. That works out to 18 weeks and 3 days, or about 4 months and 6 days.
If you only count working days, there are 93 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 18 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 129 sleeps, and in hours that is about 3,096.
Ash Wednesday dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Passed |
| 2027 | February 10, 2027 | Wednesday | 129 days |
| 2028 | March 1, 2028 | Wednesday | 514 days |
| 2029 | February 14, 2029 | Wednesday | 864 days |
| 2030 | March 6, 2030 | Wednesday | 1,249 days |
| 2031 | February 26, 2031 | Wednesday | 1,606 days |
| 2032 | February 11, 2032 | Wednesday | 1,956 days |
| 2033 | March 2, 2033 | Wednesday | 2,341 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Ash Wednesday 2027?
Ash Wednesday 2027 is on Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
What day of the week is Ash Wednesday 2027?
Ash Wednesday 2027 falls on a Wednesday.
How many days until Ash Wednesday?
There are 129 days until Ash Wednesday, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday is 18 weeks and 3 days away, or 18.4 weeks.
How many weekends until Ash Wednesday?
There are 18 weekends between now and Ash Wednesday.
How many business days until Ash Wednesday?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 93 business days until Ash Wednesday. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Ash Wednesday on the same date every year?
No. Ash Wednesday is 46 days before Easter Sunday, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Ash Wednesday 2028?
Ash Wednesday 2028 is expected on Wednesday, March 1, 2028, 514 days from today.