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

Feb 18, 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, …

Feb 13, 2026 · Millions of Christians worldwide observe Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, reflection and sacrifice leading up to Easter, widely considered the most important celebration on …

Apr 1, 2026 · 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 …

Feb 18, 2026 · 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 …

Feb 9, 2026 · Lent arrives at a curious moment on the calendar—after winter’s longest stretch, but before spring fully begins. Discover what Lent really means, why it falls where it does each year, …

Feb 18, 2026 · Lent is a time of spiritual renewal and reflection through prayer and fasting in preparation for observing Good Friday, the death of Jesus, and celebrating Easter, the resurrection …

Feb 27, 2026 · Lent is a solemn, 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for millions of Christians across the world, culminating with Easter.

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 …

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 …