Fasts in 2036
| Fast | Old calendar | New calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lent | 3 March 2036 to 19 April 2036 (48 days) | 3 March 2036 to 19 April 2036 (48 days) |
| Apostles' Fast | 16 June 2036 to 11 July 2036 (26 days) | 16 June 2036 to 28 June 2036 (13 days) |
| Dormition Fast | 14 August 2036 to 27 August 2036 (14 days) | 1 August 2036 to 14 August 2036 (14 days) |
| Nativity Fast | 28 November 2036 to 6 January 2037 (40 days) | 15 November 2036 to 24 December 2036 (40 days) |
| Eve of Theophany | 18 January 2036 (1 day) | 5 January 2036 (1 day) |
| Beheading of John the Baptist | 11 September 2036 (1 day) | 29 August 2036 (1 day) |
| Exaltation of the Holy Cross | 27 September 2036 (1 day) | 14 September 2036 (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 2036 to 17 January 2036
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 11 February 2036 to 16 February 2036
- Bright Week: 21 April 2036 to 26 April 2036
- Trinity Week: 9 June 2036 to 14 June 2036
New calendar
- Christmastide: 25 December 2035 to 4 January 2036
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 11 February 2036 to 16 February 2036
- Bright Week: 21 April 2036 to 26 April 2036
- Trinity Week: 9 June 2036 to 14 June 2036
Fasting is personal; ask your priest.