The 2026 Easter season officially began one month ago, with the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18. If you're fasting for Lent, you only have two more weeks to go before it ends on Holy ...

Lent is underway, and the 6-week countdown to Easter Sunday has begun. Here's what we know about Easter, Lent's start and end, Maundy Thursday, celebrating Good Friday and more in 2026: When is Easter ...

We are nearly two weeks into the 40-day season of lent, with over four weeks left to go. Here's when and what to know about the end of lent 2026, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and other dates to know.

Lent is a 40-day Christian season of spiritual preparation and reflection leading up to Easter. In 2026, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and ends on Maundy Thursday, April 2. Ash Wednesday ...

With the blossoming of spring brings the holiest day in the Christian religion — the celebration of Easter. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday and when it will be observed this year.

Mardi Gras parades have commenced, leading up to the Fat Tuesday celebrations before the fast on Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent season 2026. Here's when and what to know about Easter Sunday, Holy ...

As Laura Kelly Fanucci reminded us, "The purpose of Lent is to prepare us for Easter. But how often do we get caught up in Lent for Lent’s sake—as if it’s the Spiritual Olympics of prayer, fasting, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spring is right around the corner, which means many important religious dates are coming up. Christians are currently practicing ...

Easter runs early in 2026 due to the calendar system. On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following ...

Easter Sunday's date changes annually due to the lunar calendar. Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and prayer for many Christians and Catholics, began on Feb. 18 and ends on the Thursday before Easter ...