When Does Lenten Observance End?

When does Lent end? The official end of Lent is on Saturday, April 3, 2021, the day before Easter Sunday. There's an entire list of events leading up to the finale that's called Holy Week. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday.

When you give up something for Lent when does it end?

Lent traditionally ends during “Holy Week,” on “Holy Saturday.” This means that Lent 2021 will end on Saturday, April 3, 2021 (establishing the 40 days of observation.) However, since 1969, Catholics now stop observing Lent on “Maundy Thursday” or “Holy Thursday,” two days prior.

What is the last day of Lent in the Catholic Church?

When does Lent end? Lent ends three days before Easter Sunday on Thursday, April 1, 2021. The week before Easter Sunday — called Holy Week — is a big deal in the Christian church. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus's triumphant arrival in Jerusalem, where he received palm branches at his feet.