Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
February 18, 2026
Wednesday
Ash Wednesday Dates
Countries That Observe Ash Wednesday
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented2
Public holiday2
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0
Status varies by country and year. Of 2 countries represented in the available data, 2 have at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.
About Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ash Wednesday?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Ash Wednesday a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe Ash Wednesday?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.