When Is Ash Wednesday 2025. Ash wednesday is traditionally a day of prayer and fasting (and for some, abstinence from meat) to initiate the lenten period of repentance and preparation. This marks the beginning of lent for christians around the world, initiating a period of reflection, penance, and preparation for.

This is the first day of lent starting approximately 6 weeks of fasting and pennance. On this day, ashes are typically applied.