How is Ash Wednesday calculated?

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

When is Ash Wednesday 1987?

Name: Ash Wednesday
Start: 1987-03-04
End: 1987-03-04
Location: Europe

Wednesday, 4 March 1987

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 1987?: Ash Wednesday 1987 is on Wednesday, 4 March 1987.
What day of the week is Ash Wednesday 1987?: It falls on Wednesday.
How is Ash Wednesday calculated?: This event is observed 46 days before Easter Sunday each year.