Ash Wednesday 2024 Date. Ash wednesday for the year 2024 is celebrated/ observed on wednesday, february 14th. Ash wednesday is a christian observance marking the start of lent, a period of fasting, repentance, and reflection.

The blessed ashes are then imposed on the faithful as a sign of conversion, penance. Ash wednesday is always 46 days before easter sunday and marks the beginning of lent.