Fasts in 2042
| Fast | Old calendar | New calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lent | 24 February 2042 to 12 April 2042 (48 days) | 24 February 2042 to 12 April 2042 (48 days) |
| Apostles' Fast | 9 June 2042 to 11 July 2042 (33 days) | 9 June 2042 to 28 June 2042 (20 days) |
| Dormition Fast | 14 August 2042 to 27 August 2042 (14 days) | 1 August 2042 to 14 August 2042 (14 days) |
| Nativity Fast | 28 November 2042 to 6 January 2043 (40 days) | 15 November 2042 to 24 December 2042 (40 days) |
| Eve of Theophany | 18 January 2042 (1 day) | 5 January 2042 (1 day) |
| Beheading of John the Baptist | 11 September 2042 (1 day) | 29 August 2042 (1 day) |
| Exaltation of the Holy Cross | 27 September 2042 (1 day) | 14 September 2042 (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 2042 to 17 January 2042
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 3 February 2042 to 8 February 2042
- Bright Week: 14 April 2042 to 19 April 2042
- Trinity Week: 2 June 2042 to 7 June 2042
New calendar
- Christmastide: 25 December 2041 to 4 January 2042
- Week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: 3 February 2042 to 8 February 2042
- Bright Week: 14 April 2042 to 19 April 2042
- Trinity Week: 2 June 2042 to 7 June 2042
Fasting is personal; ask your priest.