Ash Wednesday
- Weekday
- Lent
- Fasting
- Abstinence
Ash Wednesday 2028
Ash Wednesday 2028 is Wednesday, March 1, 2028. Fasting and abstinence apply.
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About this celebration
This page follows the General Roman Calendar. National calendars include local saints and may move some celebrations to another day.
Sources and local guidance
Dates follow the calendar shown on this page. Check with your bishops’ conference or diocese for local requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Which liturgical season is Ash Wednesday 2028 in?
Ash Wednesday falls in Lent.
What rank is Ash Wednesday 2028?
Ash Wednesday is a Weekday. Liturgical color: purple, and both fasting and abstinence apply.
Where can I see the full 2028 calendar?
Open the full 2028 liturgical calendar to browse every solemnity, feast day, and penance day, or jump to another key date below.
Make time for daily prayer
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, March 1, 2028. Explore the calendar and set prayer reminders in Catholic Daily.