Mardi Gras, Lent and Ash Wed. 2026 dates and Easter calendar
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In 2026, Fat Tuesday falls on Tuesday, Feb. 17, which means Lent begins the next day on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The Christian observance will last for 40 days. As is customary, Lent ends on Holy Thursday at sundown. Much like Ash Wednesday and Easter, the date of Holy Thursday changes from year to year.
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