How is Ash Wednesday calculated?

This event is observed 46 days before Easter Sunday each year.

When is Ash Wednesday 1959?

Name: Ash Wednesday
Start: 1959-02-11
End: 1959-02-11
Location: Europe

Wednesday, 11 February 1959

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in Western Christianity, a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation leading up to Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar.

Frequently asked questions

When is Ash Wednesday 1959?: Ash Wednesday 1959 is on Wednesday, 11 February 1959.
What day of the week is Ash Wednesday 1959?: It falls on Wednesday.
How is Ash Wednesday calculated?: This event is observed 46 days before Easter Sunday each year.