Ash Wednesday in United States of America 2021
When is Ash Wednesday?
Wednesday,
17th February, 2021
Until Ash Wednesday
1st March, 2017
14th February, 2018
6th March, 2019
26th February, 2020
17th February, 2021
14th February, 2018
6th March, 2019
26th February, 2020
17th February, 2021
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the month of Lent. As such, it always falls 40 days before Easter. Ash Wednesday is a primarily Catholic holiday.
5 Ash Wednesday Important Facts
- Marks the first day of the month of Lent. As such, it always falls 40 days before Easter.
- They Catholic Church prepares them for the anniversary for Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection in order to amplify the appreciation for this anniversary.
- Reminder of our sinfulness. It shows that the time has come for us to think about life.
- Primarily Roman Catholic holiday. Today, however, most liturgical churches mark the day.
- Most institutions and businesses are open on Ash Wednesday. These include schools, universities, shops, parks, malls, government offices, city offices, post offices, and bank offices.
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Fri, Feb 26, 2021 Purim |
Mon, Mar 1, 2021 St. David's Day |
Tue, Mar 2, 2021 Read Across America Day |
Fri, Mar 5, 2021 Employee Appreciation Day |
Sun, Mar 14, 2021 Daylight Saving Time starts |
Wed, Mar 17, 2021 |
Sun, Mar 28, 2021 Palm Sunday |
Sun, Mar 28, 2021 |
Mon, Mar 29, 2021 National Vietnam War Veterans Day |
Thu, Apr 1, 2021 Maundy Thursday |
Sat, Apr 3, 2021 Holy Saturday |
Sun, Apr 4, 2021 Last Day of Passover |
Sun, Apr 4, 2021 |

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