Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ash Wednesday lands in mid-February this year, marking the start of the Lenten season, a 40-day period of reflection before Easter ...

Ash Wednesday will start the Lent 2026 season next week. Here's when, what to know about Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Holy Week, Good Friday and Easter.

When is Easter Sunday 2026? Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday will kickoff Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent next week. See Good Friday and holy days to know ...

Mardi Gras celebrations are giving way to Fat Tuesday, celebrated at Bucks County bars and bakeries, Ash Wednesday, with services and Masses this week throughout Bucks, and the start of 2026 Lent this ...

Lent begins two weeks earlier than last year, meaning the season’s milestones arrive a bit sooner this year. Here are the key dates to watch for: ...

What is Easter 2026? What is the Easter Sunday date this year? When does Lent end? What we know on Palm Sunday, Maundy ...

If you notice people with ash‑marked crosses on their foreheads on Feb. 18, it’s because of Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent on the Christian calendar. The holy day features multiple Mass ...