Lent in 2026 starts on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Quick details

  • First day of Lent (Western churches): Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (Ash Wednesday).
  • Common end of Lenten season: Evening of Holy Thursday (April 2, 2026) or Holy Saturday (April 4, 2026), depending on tradition.
  • Easter Sunday 2026: April 5, 2026.
  • Orthodox Great Lent 2026: Begins Monday, February 23, 2026.

If you’re just planning practically, you can mark your calendar that Lent “begins” on February 18, 2026.