Fasts in 2039
| Fast | Old calendar | New calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lent | 28 February 2039 to 16 April 2039 (48 days) | 28 February 2039 to 16 April 2039 (48 days) |
| Apostles' Fast | 13 June 2039 to 11 July 2039 (29 days) | 13 June 2039 to 28 June 2039 (16 days) |
| Dormition Fast | 14 August 2039 to 27 August 2039 (14 days) | 1 August 2039 to 14 August 2039 (14 days) |
| Nativity Fast | 28 November 2039 to 6 January 2040 (40 days) | 15 November 2039 to 24 December 2039 (40 days) |
| Eve of Theophany | 18 January 2039 (1 day) | 5 January 2039 (1 day) |
| Beheading of John the Baptist | 11 September 2039 (1 day) | 29 August 2039 (1 day) |
| Exaltation of the Holy Cross | 27 September 2039 (1 day) | 14 September 2039 (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 2039 to 17 January 2039
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 7 February 2039 to 12 February 2039
- Bright Week: 18 April 2039 to 23 April 2039
- Trinity Week: 6 June 2039 to 11 June 2039
New calendar
- Christmastide: 25 December 2038 to 4 January 2039
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 7 February 2039 to 12 February 2039
- Bright Week: 18 April 2039 to 23 April 2039
- Trinity Week: 6 June 2039 to 11 June 2039
Fasting is personal; ask your priest.