Fasts in 2027
| Fast | Old calendar | New calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lent | 15 March 2027 to 1 May 2027 (48 days) | 15 March 2027 to 1 May 2027 (48 days) |
| Apostles' Fast | 28 June 2027 to 11 July 2027 (14 days) | 28 June 2027 (1 day) |
| Dormition Fast | 14 August 2027 to 27 August 2027 (14 days) | 1 August 2027 to 14 August 2027 (14 days) |
| Nativity Fast | 28 November 2027 to 6 January 2028 (40 days) | 15 November 2027 to 24 December 2027 (40 days) |
| Eve of Theophany | 18 January 2027 (1 day) | 5 January 2027 (1 day) |
| Beheading of John the Baptist | 11 September 2027 (1 day) | 29 August 2027 (1 day) |
| Exaltation of the Holy Cross | 27 September 2027 (1 day) | 14 September 2027 (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 2027 to 17 January 2027
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 22 February 2027 to 27 February 2027
- Bright Week: 3 May 2027 to 8 May 2027
- Trinity Week: 21 June 2027 to 26 June 2027
New calendar
- Christmastide: 25 December 2026 to 4 January 2027
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 22 February 2027 to 27 February 2027
- Bright Week: 3 May 2027 to 8 May 2027
- Trinity Week: 21 June 2027 to 26 June 2027
Fasting is personal; ask your priest.