Lent 1956

15 February 1956 to 29 March 1956

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 1956?
Lent 1956 is on Wednesday, 15 February 1956.
What day of the week is Lent 1956?
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.