Ash Sunday

Ash Sunday has already passed this year. It was 127 days ago (Tuesday). If you're looking for the next occurrence, it will be on February 23 next year.

Yes, Ash Sunday is an official public holiday in Ελλάδα. Dates are set by Ελλάδα's official holiday calendar.

Ash Sunday falls on Tuesday, Monday, February 23, 2026. Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 Year: 2027 Weekday: Tuesday Month: February Country: Ελλάδα

Here are the upcoming dates for Ash Sunday in Ελλάδα: • 2026: February 23 (Monday) • 2027: March 15 (Monday) • 2028: February 28 (Monday) • 2029: February 19 (Monday) • 2030: March 11 (Monday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check Ελλάδα's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Ash Sunday is not currently observed as a substitute day in Ελλάδα for 2027. It falls on its regular calendar date: Monday, February 23, 2026 (Tuesday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.

The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and Ash Sunday. How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2027-02-23 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If Ash Sunday has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉

Ash Sunday for 2027 has already passed. Schools and businesses in Ελλάδα were typically closed on that day. For the next occurrence, the same closure rules usually apply — but always check local announcements since opening hours can vary by region.

You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Monday, February 23, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss Ash Sunday again! 🎉

You may occasionally see a different date for Ash Sunday on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within Ελλάδα 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For Ash Sunday in Ελλάδα: we use the official date Monday, February 23, 2026 for 2027. Best practice: Always verify with Ελλάδα's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.

Holiday: Ash Sunday Country: Ελλάδα Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 Weekday: Tuesday Year: 2027 Status: 127 days ago Type: Public holiday Next year: February 28 Upcoming years tracked: 4