Navy chaplain distributes ashes to Marines on board USS Boxer. Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor
Ash Wednesday for the year 2021 is celebrated/ observed on Wednesday, February 17th.
Ash Wednesday is always celebrated on a Wednesday seven weeks prior to Easter Sunday and the Day after Mardi Gras. For Christians, the day marks the first day of Lent and the starting of 6 weeks of fasting and penance.
More information on Ash Wednesday. (Dates, Customs and History for Ash Wednesday)
| Ash Wednesday | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Ash Wednesday |
| Type: | Observance, Christian |
| When: | Wednesday seven weeks prior to Easter Sunday |
How many days to Ash Wednesday 2021?
Wednesday, February 17th is the 47 day of the 2021 calendar year with 2 years, 3 months, 30 days until the celebration/ observance of Ash Wednesday 2021.
February 2021 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 - Mon | National Freedom Day 2021 | Observance | 836 |
| Feb 2 - Tues | Groundhog Day 2021 | Observance | 837 |
| Feb 5 - Fri | National Wear Red Day 2021 | Observance | 840 |
| Feb 12 - Fri | Chinese New Year 2021 | Observance | 847 |
| Feb 12 - Fri | Lincoln's Birthday 2021 | Observance | 847 |
| Feb 14 - Sun | Valentine's Day 2021 | Observance | 849 |
| Feb 15 - Mon | Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2021 | Federal Holiday | 850 |
| Feb 16 - Tues | Mardi Gras 2021 | Christian | 851 |
| Feb 17 - Wed | Ash Wednesday 2021 | Christian | 852 |
| Feb 17 - Wed | Lent 2021 | Christian | 852 |
| Feb 27 - Sat | Purim 2021 | Jewish | 862 |