Feasts & fasting
Orthodox calendar 2034
Feasts in 2034
Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great
Sun, January 1
TheophanyGreat Feast
Fri, January 6 · Baptism of Christ
Meeting of the Lord in the TempleGreat Feast
Thu, February 2 · Presentation
Clean Monday
Mon, February 20
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Sun, February 26
AnnunciationGreat Feast
Sat, March 25
Lazarus Saturday
Sat, April 1
Entry of the Lord into JerusalemGreat Feast
Sun, April 2 · Palm Sunday
Holy Friday
Fri, April 7 · Great and Holy Friday
Pascha
Sun, April 9 · Orthodox Easter
AscensionGreat Feast
Thu, May 18
PentecostGreat Feast
Sun, May 28 · Holy Trinity
Sunday of All Saints
Sun, June 4
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
Thu, June 29
TransfigurationGreat Feast
Sun, August 6
Dormition of the TheotokosGreat Feast
Tue, August 15
Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Tue, August 29
Nativity of the TheotokosGreat Feast
Fri, September 8
Exaltation of the Holy CrossGreat Feast
Thu, September 14
Protection of the Theotokos
Sun, October 1
Entry of the Theotokos into the TempleGreat Feast
Tue, November 21
St. Nicholas of Myra
Wed, December 6
Nativity of ChristGreat Feast
Mon, December 25 · Orthodox Christmas
Fasting seasons
Great Lent and Holy Week
Feb 20 – Apr 8
Apostles’ Fast
Jun 5 – Jun 28
Dormition Fast
Aug 1 – Aug 14
Nativity Fast
Nov 15 – Dec 24
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.