Mothers' Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
The first day of Lent is known as Ash Wednesday for 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.
Is Ash Wednesday a Public Holiday?
Ash Wednesday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in many Christian churches.
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About Ash Wednesday
Read more about Ash Wednesday.Ash Wednesday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | Mar 6 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | Feb 26 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | Feb 17 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Wed | Mar 2 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Feb 22 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | Feb 14 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Mar 5 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Feb 18 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Feb 10 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Wed | Mar 1 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Wed | Feb 14 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
