Lent 1940

7 February 1940 to 21 March 1940

Lent is a solemn season in the Christian liturgical calendar beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting until Holy Week, traditionally observed with fasting, prayer, and reflection in preparation for Easter.

Also known as

  • Lenten Season

Frequently asked questions

When is Lent 1940?
Lent 1940 is on Wednesday, 7 February 1940.
What day of the week is Lent 1940?
It falls on Wednesday.
How is Lent calculated?
This event is observed 46 days before Easter Sunday each year. This observance runs for 44 days from its calculated start date each year.