Can you eat chicken on Ash Wednesday? What about fish? What to know
Feb. 18, 2026, 12:05 a.m. ET Ash Wednesday is here, which means many Roman Catholics will eat certain foods and avoid others throughout the day. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period for Christians worldwide to focus on reflection, prayer and penance ahead of Holy Friday and Easter. This year, Ash Wednesday … Read more