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Ash Wednesday 2025 in Italy

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 not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in many Christian churches.

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About Ash Wednesday

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Ash Wednesday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020水曜日2月26日 (水)Ash WednesdayObservance
2021水曜日2月17日 (水)Ash WednesdayObservance
2022水曜日3月2日 (水)Ash WednesdayObservance
2023水曜日2月22日 (水)Ash WednesdayObservance
2024水曜日2月14日 (水)Ash WednesdayObservance
2025水曜日3月5日 (水)Ash WednesdayObservance
2026水曜日2月18日 (水)Ash WednesdayObservance
2027水曜日2月10日 (水)Ash WednesdayObservance
2028水曜日3月1日 (水)Ash WednesdayObservance
2029水曜日2月14日 (水)Ash WednesdayObservance
2030水曜日3月6日 (水)Ash WednesdayObservance

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