In the Gregorian calendar, this means that Easter is always celebrated on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. Next year, the date will fall on April 5, 2026. When is Ash Wedne

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, Ash Wednesday is recognized nearly a month later on Wednesday, March 5. The day also marks the beginning of Lent, which lasts 40 days, and ends on another Christian observance, Holy Thursday.

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