Carnival/Ash Wednesday in Germany

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.

Click to see more detail. — Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in many Christian churches.

About Carnival/Ash Wednesday

Carnival/Ash Wednesday Observances

Weekday	Date	Year	Name	Holiday Type
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
Wed	Feb 10	2016	Carnival/Ash Wednesday	Silent Day
Wed	Mar 1	2017	Carnival/Ash Wednesday	Silent Day
Wed	Feb 14	2018	Carnival/Ash Wednesday	Silent Day
Wed	Mar 6	2019	Carnival/Ash Wednesday	Silent Day
Wed	Feb 26	2020	Carnival/Ash Wednesday	Silent Day

Quick Facts

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.

Carnival/Ash Wednesday 2018

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Carnival/Ash Wednesday 2019

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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