How many days until Ash Wednesday?
87 days until Ash Wednesday 2027
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
That's 12 weeks and 3 days.
until Ash Wednesday begins, in your time zone
Counted from today, Sunday, November 15, 2026, in your time zone. The target day itself is included; today is not. Dates follow the official rule — see our sources.
Every way to count to Ash Wednesday 2027
- Days
- 87 days
- Weeks
- 12 weeks and 3 days
- Months
- 2 months, 26 days
- Weekends
- 12 weekends
- Business days
- 63 days
- 59 without US federal holidays
- Sleeps
- 87 sleeps
- Fortnights
- 6 fortnights, 3 days
- Hours
- 2,088
Countdown milestones
- 100 days before Ash Wednesday 2027:Monday, November 2, 2026Passed
- 50 days before Ash Wednesday 2027:Tuesday, December 22, 2026In 37 days
- 30 days before Ash Wednesday 2027:Monday, January 11, 2027In 57 days
- 1 week before Ash Wednesday 2027:Wednesday, February 3, 2027In 80 days
Each weekday until Ash Wednesday 2027
Counting the days after today, up to and including Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Useful for counting school days, work shifts or a weekly class before Ash Wednesday.
| Day | How many |
|---|---|
| Mondays | 13 |
| Tuesdays | 13 |
| Wednesdays | 13 |
| Thursdays | 12 |
| Fridays | 12 |
| Saturdays | 12 |
| Sundays | 12 |
About Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins Lent, the forty-day season (not counting Sundays) of preparation before Easter.
Ash Wednesday falls on 46 days before Easter.
How we check dates and facts: see our sources.
Ash Wednesday over the next ten years
Ash Wednesday by year
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 |
| 2026 | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, February 10, 2027 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, March 1, 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, February 14, 2029 |
| 2030 | Wednesday, March 6, 2030 |
| 2031 | Wednesday, February 26, 2031 |
| 2032 | Wednesday, February 11, 2032 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ash Wednesday 2027?
Ash Wednesday 2027 is on Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Ash Wednesday falls on 46 days before Easter.
When is Ash Wednesday 2028?
Ash Wednesday 2028 falls on Wednesday, March 1, 2028.
Is it Ash Wednesday today?
No. Ash Wednesday 2027 is on Wednesday, February 10, 2027, 87 days from today.
How many weeks until Ash Wednesday?
12 weeks and 3 days, or 87 days in total, counted from today.
How many months until Ash Wednesday?
2 months, 26 days, counting whole calendar months from today and then the days left over.
How many weekends until Ash Wednesday?
12 weekends. A weekend counts when its Saturday comes after today and on or before Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
How many sleeps until Ash Wednesday?
87 sleeps, counting tonight as the first and the night before Wednesday, February 10, 2027 as the last.
How many business days until Ash Wednesday?
63 business days (Monday to Friday), or 59 business days if you also skip US federal holidays.
How are days counted?
Days are counted from today to the target date: today is not included, the target day is.
Why does Ash Wednesday change date every year?
Ash Wednesday falls on 46 days before Easter.