Ash Wednesday 2027
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About Ash Wednesday 2027
Ash Wednesday 2027 falls on Wednesday, February 10. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter, opens the Christian season of Lent. Worshippers receive a cross of ashes on the forehead and many fast or give up meat. It is a religious observance, not a public holiday, so businesses and offices stay open.
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Ash Wednesday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | February 10, 2027 | Wednesday | — |
Holidays after Ash Wednesday 2027
- Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day 2027 (Monday)
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Jul 4, 2027 Independence Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Tue | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| Feb 9 | Tue | Mardi Gras | State holiday |
| Feb 12 | Fri | Lincoln's Birthday | State holiday |
| Feb 14 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Sun | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 15 | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal holiday |
| Feb 15 | Mon | Susan B. Anthony Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Wednesday, February 10, 2027
- Date rule
- 46 days before Easter Sunday; always a Wednesday in February or early March
- Legal status
- Religious observance; not a federal or state holiday
- Marks
- The first day of Lent, the season of penance before Easter
- Signature ritual
- A cross of ashes on the forehead, made from burned Palm Sunday palms
- Fasting rule
- Catholics 18–59 fast; those 14 and older abstain from meat
Frequently asked questions
What day is Ash Wednesday in 2027?
Ash Wednesday 2027 is on Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
Is Ash Wednesday a day off in 2027?
Ash Wednesday is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Ash Wednesday 2027?
There are 101 days until Ash Wednesday 2027 (February 10, 2027) as of today.