Ash Wednesday
- Weekday
- Lent
- Fasting
- Abstinence
Ash Wednesday 2022: England
Ash Wednesday 2022 is Wednesday, 2 March 2022 (England). Fasting and abstinence apply.
Other key dates 2022
Using the England calendar
Dates on this page follow the England calendar, including celebrations moved to another day. Check your diocese’s guidance on holy days of obligation, fasting and abstinence.
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 2022 in?
Ash Wednesday falls in Lent.
What rank is Ash Wednesday 2022?
Ash Wednesday is a Weekday. Liturgical color: purple, and both fasting and abstinence apply.
Where can I see the full 2022 calendar?
Open the full 2022 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, 2 March 2022. Explore the calendar and set prayer reminders in Catholic Daily.