Lent 2016

10 February 2016 to 24 March 2016

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 2016?
Lent 2016 is on Wednesday, 10 February 2016.
What day of the week is Lent 2016?
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.