Ash Wednesday
- Weekday
- Lent
- Fasting
- Abstinence
Ash Wednesday 2027: Date, Fasting and Abstinence
Ash Wednesday 2027 falls on Wednesday, February 10, 2027. This calendar marks the beginning of Lent and shows both fasting and abstinence for the day.
Ash Wednesday in the 2027 liturgical calendar
The calendar places Ash Wednesday in Lent, classifies it as Weekday, and uses the liturgical color purple. Easter Sunday follows on Sunday, March 28, 2027, linking this date to the principal celebrations that lead through Lent and Holy Week.
Fasting and abstinence on Ash Wednesday
The selected calendar marks Ash Wednesday 2027 for both fasting and abstinence. It does not encode age limits, health exceptions, or every local rule, so follow the guidance of your diocese or episcopal conference for personal obligations.
Related Catholic dates and calendars
Continue through the connected dates of Lent and Holy Week, or return to the February and full-year calendars.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Ash Wednesday 2027?
- The date of Ash Wednesday in 2027 is Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
- Which liturgical season is Ash Wednesday 2027 in?
- Ash Wednesday falls in Lent.
- What rank is Ash Wednesday 2027?
- Ash Wednesday is a Weekday. Liturgical color: purple, and both fasting and abstinence apply.
- Where can I see the full 2027 calendar?
- Open the full 2027 liturgical calendar to browse every solemnity, feast day, and penance day, or jump to another key date below.
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