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When is Ash Wednesday 2026?
Ash Wednesday 2026 is on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. It's marked in 13 countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Cape Verde and Cayman Islands.
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
See February 18 on the world mapAsh Wednesday 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇭🇹 HaitiMercredi Des Cendres | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | February 18Wednesday |
| 🇺🇸 United States | February 18Wednesday |
Questions about Ash Wednesday
- When is Ash Wednesday in 2026?
- Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Ash Wednesday?
- Ash Wednesday is marked in 13 countries: Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria and Spain, and 1 more.
- Is Ash Wednesday a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Cayman Islands, Haiti and Jamaica. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Independence Day January 1
- Ramadan Start February 18
- National Day February 4
- Republic Day January 1
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Carnival February 16
- Revolution Day January 3
- Family Day February 16
- Flag Day February 24
- Youth Day February 11
- Lunar New Year February 16
- Statehood Day February 16