Carnival/Ash Wednesday in Germany
Quick Facts
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Aschermittwoch | German |
| 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 | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Feb 20 | 1980 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Mar 4 | 1981 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 24 | 1982 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 16 | 1983 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Mar 7 | 1984 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 20 | 1985 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 12 | 1986 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Mar 4 | 1987 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 17 | 1988 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 8 | 1989 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 28 | 1990 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 13 | 1991 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Mar 4 | 1992 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 24 | 1993 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 16 | 1994 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Mar 1 | 1995 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 21 | 1996 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 12 | 1997 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 25 | 1998 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 17 | 1999 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Mar 8 | 2000 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 28 | 2001 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 13 | 2002 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Mar 5 | 2003 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 25 | 2004 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 9 | 2005 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Mar 1 | 2006 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 21 | 2007 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 6 | 2008 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 25 | 2009 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 17 | 2010 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Mar 9 | 2011 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 22 | 2012 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 13 | 2013 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Mar 5 | 2014 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day | |
| Wed | Feb 18 | 2015 | Carnival/Ash Wednesday | Silent Day |
Other holidays in February 2012 in Germany
- Valentine's Day ―Tuesday, February 14, 2012
- Shrove Monday ―Monday, February 20, 2012
- Carnival/Shrove Tuesday ―Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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