Orthodox calendar 2036

Feasts in 2036

• Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great

  Tue, January 1

• TheophanyGreat Feast

  Sun, January 6 · Baptism of Christ

• Meeting of the Lord in the TempleGreat Feast

  Sat, February 2 · Presentation

• Clean Monday

  Mon, March 3

• Sunday of Orthodoxy

  Sun, March 9

• AnnunciationGreat Feast

  Tue, March 25

• Lazarus Saturday

  Sat, April 12

• Entry of the Lord into JerusalemGreat Feast

  Sun, April 13 · Palm Sunday

• Holy Friday

  Fri, April 18 · Great and Holy Friday

• Pascha

  Sun, April 20 · Orthodox Easter

• AscensionGreat Feast

  Thu, May 29

• PentecostGreat Feast

  Sun, June 8 · Holy Trinity

• Sunday of All Saints

  Sun, June 15

• Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

  Sun, June 29

• TransfigurationGreat Feast

  Wed, August 6

• Dormition of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Fri, August 15

• Beheading of St. John the Baptist

  Fri, August 29

• Nativity of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Mon, September 8

• Exaltation of the Holy CrossGreat Feast

  Sun, September 14

• Protection of the Theotokos

  Wed, October 1

• Entry of the Theotokos into the TempleGreat Feast

  Fri, November 21

• St. Nicholas of Myra

  Sat, December 6

• Nativity of ChristGreat Feast

  Thu, December 25 · Orthodox Christmas

Fasting seasons

• Great Lent and Holy Week

  Mar 3 – Apr 19

• Apostles’ Fast

  Jun 16 – 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.