How many days until Ash Wednesday?
There are 101 days until Ash Wednesday 2027 — Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, February 10, 2027, set by the rule: 46 days before Easter (Ash Wednesday). It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Ash Wednesday is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal hours. Nobody gets a paid day off for it, though plenty of people mark it anyway. Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter, opens the Christian season of Lent. Worshippers receive a cross of ashes on the forahead and many fast or give up meat. It is a religious observance, not a public holiday, so businesses and offices stay open.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Ash Wednesday:
- 100 days to go — Monday, November 2, 2026 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Tuesday, December 22, 2026
- 30 days to go — Monday, January 11, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Wednesday, January 27, 2027
- 7 days to go — Wednesday, February 3, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Ash Wednesday dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | 256 days ago |
| 2027 | February 10, 2027 | Wednesday | 101 days |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on Ash Wednesday
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | A regular mail day with normal delivery and window hours. |
| Banks | Open | Normal hours; not on the Federal Reserve holiday schedule. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | Normal trading day. |
| Federal offices | Open | Regular business day for all federal agencies and courts. |
| State and local government | Open | No state observes Ash Wednesday as a public holiday. |
Coming up after Ash Wednesday
- Feb 15 Days until Presidents' Day 106 days away
- May 31 Days until Memorial Day 211 days away
- Jun 19 Days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 230 days away
- Jul 4 Days until Independence Day 245 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Ash Wednesday?
There are 101 days until Ash Wednesday, which falls on Wednesday, February 10, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Ash Wednesday?
There are 14 weekends between now and Ash Wednesday on February 10 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Ash Wednesday a day off?
Ash Wednesday is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.