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Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)

Religion · Oriental Orthodox (Coptic, Ethiopian, Armenian) · Feb 21 to Apr 15, 2028 · Computed (rule)

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The 55-day fast of the Coptic and Ethiopian churches, ending at Easter.

Every year

DateEventWhen
Feb 24, 2020Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)7 yr ago
Mar 8, 2021Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)6 yr ago
Feb 28, 2022Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)5 yr ago
Feb 20, 2023Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)4 yr ago
Mar 11, 2024Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)3 yr ago
Feb 24, 2025Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)2 yr ago
Feb 16, 2026Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)7 mo ago
Mar 8, 2027Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)in 5 mo
Feb 21, 2028Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)in 17 mo
Feb 12, 2029Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)in 2 yr
Mar 4, 2030Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)in 3 yr

Also on Feb 21, 2028

DateEventWhen
Feb 21, 2028Presidents Dayin 17 mo
Feb 21, 2028International Mother Language Dayin 17 mo
Feb 21, 2028US stock markets closed: Washington's Birthday 2028in 17 mo
Source, method and history
Source
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
How we know
Computed: the Monday 55 days before Pascha to Holy Saturday.
Recurs
annual
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Changes
  • 2026-09-26: added to 2028-02-21

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