Clean Monday falls on February 23, 2026.

With Clean Monday, the Lent fasting period begins, which, contrary to its name, lasts 48 days. If you’re looking for some culinary inspiration, you can find delicious fasting & Lenten products and recipe ideas!

At the same time, Clean Monday has its own special diet, with seafood playing a starring role! Find recipes for Clean Monday and create your own menu!

Finally, if you’re wondering why it’s called Clean Monday or why we fly kites, we have the answers in the related articles.