Lent (Latin: Quadragesima, [1] 'Fortieth') is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year in preparation for Easter.

Jan 15, 2026 · Lent is the 40-day period leading up to Easter, (excluding Sundays) that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. The 40 days of Lent involve fasting, …

Dec 6, 2025 · Lent is a period of penitential preparation for the Christian feast of Easter. In Western churches it begins on Ash Wednesday. Lent is observed for 40 days, in imitation of Jesus Christ’s …

Mar 5, 2025 · Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's …

What is Lent? Lent is the 40-day period leading up to Easter that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday. Catholics focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Jun 13, 2024 · Lent is a season of spiritual preparation before Easter that is marked by fasting, repentance, and reflection on Jesus Christ's life and sacrifice. Many Christians observe Lent by …

Ash Wednesday on February 18, 2026. Lent is a season of fasting, penance, and reflection. Download our free guide on Lenten fasting and abstinence.

In 2026, the forty days of Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and end on Holy Thursday, April 2. Easter Sunday is on April 5. During this sacred season, we are called to deepen our faith …

Feb 22, 2025 · Lent is a significant season in the Christian liturgical calendar, observed by many denominations as a time of reflection, penance, and spiritual growth. It lasts for 40 days, not …

Complete Catholic guide to Lent 2026 with dates, fasting rules, prayers, and spiritual guidance for the Lenten season.