When Is Start Of Lent 2025. Lent is a christian annual period that starts on ash wednesday lasting for 40 days (not including sundays) representing the 40 days jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. Lent lasts for 40 days because christ suffered in the desert for 40 days.
In the catholic church, lent runs until the thursday before easter (holy thursday), while others run until easter saturday. Lent begins on 5 march 2025 and ends on 19 april 2025 , which is the day before easter.