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Wednesday, 18 February 2026
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Ash Wednesday in Nigeria
Ash Wednesday in Nigeria is observed as a observance. Ash Wednesday begins the Lenten season in many Christian communities and is observed with church services.
This page keeps all available Ash Wednesday dates in one place for quick planning and year-to-year comparison.
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Year
Date
Day
Public holiday
Notes
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06 Mar 2019WednesdayNo-
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26 Feb 2020WednesdayNo-
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17 Feb 2021WednesdayNo-
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02 Mar 2022WednesdayNo-
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22 Feb 2023WednesdayNo-
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14 Feb 2024WednesdayNo-
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05 Mar 2025WednesdayNo-
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18 Feb 2026WednesdayNo-
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10 Feb 2027WednesdayNo-
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01 Mar 2028WednesdayNo-
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14 Feb 2029WednesdayNo-
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06 Mar 2030WednesdayNo-
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26 Feb 2031WednesdayNo-
FAQ
- When is the next Ash Wednesday in Nigeria?
- The next listed date is Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
- Is Ash Wednesday a public holiday in Nigeria?
- No, this is listed as an observance.
- Can the date for Ash Wednesday change?
- The listed dates are not marked tentative in the current dataset.
- Where can I see all Nigeria public holidays for a year?
- Open the matching year page to view all public holidays, observances, and downloads.