When Does Lent Start 2026. Sunday, february 1 fourth sunday in ordinary time. Lent in 2026 will start on wednesday, the 18th of february (18/2/2026) and will continue for 46 days until saturday, the 4th of april.
Thursday in the 3ʳᵈ week of lent. Lent always begins on ash wednesday, and lent 2025 falls on march 5.