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What Day Is Ash Wednesday 2027?
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Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
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Date details for Ash Wednesday 2027
- Day of week: Wednesday
- Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2027
- Days remaining: 314
- Weeks remaining: 44
About Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday 2027 is on Wednesday, February 10th. It marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and penance leading up to Easter.
History & Significance
Ash Wednesday gets its name from the practice of placing blessed ashes on the foreheads of the faithful in the sign of a cross. This tradition dates back to at least the 11th century. The ashes are typically made from the burned palms of the previous year's Palm Sunday.
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