Orthodox calendar 2028

Feasts in 2028

• Nativity of ChristGreat Feast

  Fri, January 7 · Orthodox Christmas

• Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great

  Fri, January 14

• TheophanyGreat Feast

  Wed, January 19 · Baptism of Christ

• Meeting of the Lord in the TempleGreat Feast

  Tue, February 15 · Presentation

• Clean Monday

  Mon, February 28

• Sunday of Orthodoxy

  Sun, March 5

• AnnunciationGreat Feast

  Fri, April 7

• Lazarus Saturday

  Sat, April 8

• Entry of the Lord into JerusalemGreat Feast

  Sun, April 9 · Palm Sunday

• Holy Friday

  Fri, April 14 · Great and Holy Friday

• Pascha

  Sun, April 16 · Orthodox Easter

• AscensionGreat Feast

  Thu, May 25

• PentecostGreat Feast

  Sun, June 4 · Holy Trinity

• Sunday of All Saints

  Sun, June 11

• Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

  Wed, July 12

• TransfigurationGreat Feast

  Sat, August 19

• Dormition of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Mon, August 28

• Beheading of St. John the Baptist

  Mon, September 11

• Nativity of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Thu, September 21

• Exaltation of the Holy CrossGreat Feast

  Wed, September 27

• Protection of the Theotokos

  Sat, October 14

• Entry of the Theotokos into the TempleGreat Feast

  Mon, December 4

• St. Nicholas of Myra

  Tue, December 19

Fasting seasons

• Great Lent and Holy Week

  Feb 28 – Apr 15

• Apostles’ Fast

  Jun 12 – Jul 11

• Dormition Fast

  Aug 14 – Aug 27

• Nativity Fast

  Nov 28 – Jan 6, 2029

• Wednesdays and Fridays

  Fast days through the year, except in the fast-free weeks.

A general guide only. Fasting practice varies by jurisdiction, parish and household — follow the guidance of your priest.