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, …

4 days ago · 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 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 the …

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 · Discover what Lent really means, why it falls where it does each year, how it connects to Easter and the Moon, and how its traditions reflect the rhythms of time and season. Observed in the …

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.

Mar 20, 2026 · Lent is a 40-day season of fasting and prayer leading up to Easter. Here’s what it means, what you can eat and key 2026 dates like Palm Sunday and Good Friday.

Mar 26, 2026 · Lent, the 40-day period of sacrifice and fasting, is nearly over. Here's what to know about Holy Thursday, the final day of Lent, and what is allowed.

Jan 19, 2026 · Lent is the time of spiritual preparation prior to the Easter season, just as Advent is for Christmas. Jesus taught us clearly that there is no Resurrection without the Cross, and Lent is the …