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When does Lent 2033?

In 2033, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 2, 2033 (Ash Wednesday) and ends on Thursday, April 14, 2033 (Holy Thursday).

Lent is the forty-day penitential season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that prepares the Church for Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday and continues until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday evening, when the Easter Triduum begins.

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Key liturgical dates in 2033

Ash WednesdayMarch 2, 2033
Palm SundayApril 10, 2033
Good FridayApril 15, 2033
Easter SundayApril 17, 2033
AscensionMay 26, 2033
PentecostJune 5, 2033

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Lent in 2033?

In 2033, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 2, 2033 and runs until Thursday, April 14, 2033.

Why does the date of Lent change each year?

Its date depends on the date of Easter, which is a movable feast set as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. Because Easter moves, so do the feasts calculated from it.