Fasts in 2028
| Fast | Old calendar | New calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lent | 28 February 2028 to 15 April 2028 (48 days) | 28 February 2028 to 15 April 2028 (48 days) |
| Apostles' Fast | 12 June 2028 to 11 July 2028 (30 days) | 12 June 2028 to 28 June 2028 (17 days) |
| Dormition Fast | 14 August 2028 to 27 August 2028 (14 days) | 1 August 2028 to 14 August 2028 (14 days) |
| Nativity Fast | 28 November 2028 to 6 January 2029 (40 days) | 15 November 2028 to 24 December 2028 (40 days) |
| Eve of Theophany | 18 January 2028 (1 day) | 5 January 2028 (1 day) |
| Beheading of John the Baptist | 11 September 2028 (1 day) | 29 August 2028 (1 day) |
| Exaltation of the Holy Cross | 27 September 2028 (1 day) | 14 September 2028 (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 2028 to 17 January 2028
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 7 February 2028 to 12 February 2028
- Bright Week: 17 April 2028 to 22 April 2028
- Trinity Week: 5 June 2028 to 10 June 2028
New calendar
- Christmastide: 25 December 2027 to 4 January 2028
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 7 February 2028 to 12 February 2028
- Bright Week: 17 April 2028 to 22 April 2028
- Trinity Week: 5 June 2028 to 10 June 2028
Fasting is personal; ask your priest.