Easter, Ash Wednesday and Lent

When is Easter 2025? Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday and other key dates
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox. This year, Easter is Sunday, April 20.
When is Easter 2025? Here are the dates for Easter, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday
Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, falls on April 18, 2025. The holiday remembers the day that Jesus Christ suffered and died, rising three days later on Easter Sunday. Maria Francis of USA Today contributed to this report.
Why is Easter so late in 2025? Here's the dates for Easter, Lent, and Ash Wednesday
Here’s when Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday and Easter 2025 are and why the dates they fall on change every year. Easter this year will be in late April, on Sunday, April 20.
Here's what you should know about Ash Wednesday, Lent season
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the period of Lent. They're two of the most important liturgical events for Christians and help prepare them for Easter.
When is Ash Wednesday 2025? Here's why it's so late this year.
While Ash Wednesday frequently falls in February, it can take place anywhere from Feb. 4 through March 10, and this year, it falls closer to the latter. But why exactly does the religious holiday change dates,
When is Lent, Mardi Gras and Easter? In 2025 the dates are later
Beginning March 4, many Americans will find themselves busy with Easter season and its holidays. Here are the key dates to remember, and what they mean
40+ Meatless Meals For Ash Wednesday & Fridays During Lent
Ash Wednesday starts 40 days of Lent, which, for Catholics, means no meat on Fridays. If you need help coming up with ideas, this list
When is Easter, Ash Wednesday, Lent? Your guide to 2025 holy days
Franciscan Father Joachim speaks with people visiting the gift store at Our Lady's Chapel in downtown New Bedford after delivering Ash Wednesday Mass. Ash Wednesday, also known as the Day of Ashes, falls on Wednesday,
When Is Ramadan And Easter In 2025? Why They’re Split By Two Eclipses
The timing of Ramadan and Easter in 2025 is dictated by astronomical cycles, which this year also include a couple of eclipses.
When is Easter? Here are the important dates to know for 2025 Holy Week.
Here's what you need to know about Easter 2025. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which falls on Wednesday, March 5 this year.
Why is Easter so late this year? Here’s how the date is determined each year
The date of Easter changes annually due to the lunar cycle and the varying date of the spring equinox. Here's when Easter ...
When is Easter 2025? Here are 5 fun alternative crafts to dyeing expensive eggs
As the Easter season approaches, the cost for a carton of eggs is high and supply is low. Here are five fun alternatives to ...
How is Easter's date determined? What to know about the 2025 season in Wisconsin
Easter's date is determined by the lunar cycle of the Jewish calendar. Here's what to know about the 2025 holiday.
Why does Easter change every year?
Hence, Easter would also occur after the first full moon following the equinox, and since the day of the full moon was ...
Can't make it to church on Ash Wednesday? You can get ashes to-go in Savannah
Ash Wednesday is coming soon, but not everyone can make it to church. That's why Savannah pastors are offering ashes to-go, ...