Lent 2017 is on Wednesday, 1 March 2017.

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.

When is Lent 2017?

Name: Lent
Start: 2017-03-01
End: 2017-04-13
Location: Worldwide

1 March 2017 to 13 April 2017

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 2017?: Lent 2017 is on Wednesday, 1 March 2017.
What day of the week is Lent 2017?: 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.