Fasts in 2031
| Fast | Old calendar | New calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lent | 24 February 2031 to 12 April 2031 (48 days) | 24 February 2031 to 12 April 2031 (48 days) |
| Apostles' Fast | 9 June 2031 to 11 July 2031 (33 days) | 9 June 2031 to 28 June 2031 (20 days) |
| Dormition Fast | 14 August 2031 to 27 August 2031 (14 days) | 1 August 2031 to 14 August 2031 (14 days) |
| Nativity Fast | 28 November 2031 to 6 January 2032 (40 days) | 15 November 2031 to 24 December 2031 (40 days) |
| Eve of Theophany | 18 January 2031 (1 day) | 5 January 2031 (1 day) |
| Beheading of John the Baptist | 11 September 2031 (1 day) | 29 August 2031 (1 day) |
| Exaltation of the Holy Cross | 27 September 2031 (1 day) | 14 September 2031 (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 2031 to 17 January 2031
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 3 February 2031 to 8 February 2031
- Bright Week: 14 April 2031 to 19 April 2031
- Trinity Week: 2 June 2031 to 7 June 2031
New calendar
- Christmastide: 25 December 2030 to 4 January 2031
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 3 February 2031 to 8 February 2031
- Bright Week: 14 April 2031 to 19 April 2031
- Trinity Week: 2 June 2031 to 7 June 2031
Fasting is personal; ask your priest.