Carnival/Ash Wednesday in Czech Republic
Quick Facts
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Popeleční středa | Czech |
| Carnival/Ash Wednesday | English |
Carnival/Ash Wednesday 2012
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Ash Wednesday is known as the first day of Lent for many Christians worldwide. It is the beginning of the Lenten fast. The Lenten fast lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays) and ends on Holy Saturday, which is the day before Easter Sunday.
Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in many Christian churches. ©iStockphoto.com/Ben Beltman
About Carnival/Ash Wednesday
Read more about Carnival/Ash Wednesday.Carnival/Ash Wednesday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Feb 20 | 1980 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Mar 4 | 1981 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 24 | 1982 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 16 | 1983 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Mar 7 | 1984 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 20 | 1985 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 12 | 1986 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Mar 4 | 1987 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 17 | 1988 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 8 | 1989 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 28 | 1990 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 13 | 1991 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Mar 4 | 1992 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 24 | 1993 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 16 | 1994 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Mar 1 | 1995 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 21 | 1996 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 12 | 1997 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 25 | 1998 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 17 | 1999 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Mar 8 | 2000 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 28 | 2001 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 13 | 2002 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Mar 5 | 2003 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 25 | 2004 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 9 | 2005 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Mar 1 | 2006 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 21 | 2007 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 6 | 2008 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 25 | 2009 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 17 | 2010 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Mar 9 | 2011 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 22 | 2012 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 13 | 2013 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Mar 5 | 2014 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
| Wed | Feb 18 | 2015 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Christian |
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