Lent 2027: Dates, Holy Week & Fasting
Lent 2027 begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027. It ends before the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 25, 2027.
What is Lent?
Lent is the season when Catholics prepare for Easter through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It begins on Ash Wednesday and includes the Sundays of Lent.
Lent ends before the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 25, 2027, when the Easter Triduum begins. The traditional forty-day fast and the liturgical season are counted differently.
Lent, Holy Week and Easter dates
| Date | Feast | Fasting? |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | Ash Wednesday — February 10, 2027 | Yes |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord | No |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord | No |
Other key dates
- Holy Thursday — Mass of the Lord’s Supper
- Holy Saturday — Easter Vigil after nightfall
Prayer, fasting and almsgiving
Make time for Scripture and prayer, help those in need and choose a practical act of self-denial. In the Latin Church, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstinence. Fasting generally applies to Catholics aged 18–59, and abstinence from meat applies from age 14.
For fasting rules and exemptions where you live, check the guidance from your bishops’ conference or diocese.
Monthly calendars
Frequently asked questions
When does Lent 2027 start?
Lent 2027 begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
When does Lent 2027 end?
Lent ends before the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 25, 2027. The Easter Triduum begins with that Mass.
Sources and local guidance
This guide follows the General Roman Calendar. Check with your bishops’ conference or diocese for local requirements.
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