Ash Wednesday
- Weekday
- Lent
- Fasting
- Abstinence
When Is Ash Wednesday 2027? — United States (USCCB)
Ash Wednesday 2027 is Wednesday, February 10, 2027 (United States / USCCB). Fasting and abstinence apply.
Ash Wednesday in the 2027 liturgical calendar
Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday, February 10, 2027. It marks the beginning of Lent in the Catholic Church, and the liturgical color is purple.
Lent leads through Holy Week to Easter Sunday on March 28, 2027.
Fasting and abstinence on Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics in the United States.
Catholics ages 18 through 59 are required to fast, which means one full meal and two smaller meals that together do not equal a full meal. Catholics age 14 and older are required to abstain from meat.
Those who are ill, pregnant, nursing, or otherwise unable to fast or abstain may be excused.
Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation.
Related dates in 2027
Continue through the connected dates of Lent and Holy Week, or return to the February and full-year calendars.
| Date | Feast | Fasting? |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | Ash Wednesday | Yes |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Palm Sunday | No |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday | No |
Related Catholic dates and calendars
Using the United States (USCCB) calendar
Dates on this page follow the United States (USCCB) 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
When is Ash Wednesday 2027?
Ash Wednesday 2027 is Wednesday, February 10, 2027, the start of Lent.
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.
Make time for daily prayer
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Explore the calendar and set prayer reminders in Catholic Daily.