Fasts in 2026
| Fast | Old calendar | New calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lent | 23 February 2026 to 11 April 2026 (48 days) | 23 February 2026 to 11 April 2026 (48 days) |
| Apostles' Fast | 8 June 2026 to 11 July 2026 (34 days) | 8 June 2026 to 28 June 2026 (21 days) |
| Dormition Fast | 14 August 2026 to 27 August 2026 (14 days) | 1 August 2026 to 14 August 2026 (14 days) |
| Nativity Fast | 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 (40 days) | 15 November 2026 to 24 December 2026 (40 days) |
| Eve of Theophany | 18 January 2026 (1 day) | 5 January 2026 (1 day) |
| Beheading of John the Baptist | 11 September 2026 (1 day) | 29 August 2026 (1 day) |
| Exaltation of the Holy Cross | 27 September 2026 (1 day) | 14 September 2026 (1 day) |
Wednesdays and Fridays
Outside the long fasts, Wednesday and Friday are fast days all year, except in the fast-free weeks below.
Fast-free weeks
Old calendar
- Christmastide: 7 January 2026 to 17 January 2026
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026
- Bright Week: 13 April 2026 to 18 April 2026
- Trinity Week: 1 June 2026 to 6 June 2026
New calendar
- Christmastide: 25 December 2025 to 4 January 2026
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026
- Bright Week: 13 April 2026 to 18 April 2026
- Trinity Week: 1 June 2026 to 6 June 2026
Fasting is personal; ask your priest.