Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday — a public holiday.
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<holidayfyi-holiday slug="ash-wednesday"></holidayfyi-holiday>Key Information
- Calendar System
- gregorian
- Public Holiday
- Yes
About this Holiday
Christian observance marking the beginning of Lent, when worshippers receive ashes on the forehead as a symbol of mortality and penance, observed 46 days before Easter Sunday.
Countries (1)
Upcoming Dates
| Date | Country | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2027 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Yes |
| Wednesday, March 1, 2028 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Yes |
| Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2029 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Yes |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2030 | 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Yes |
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