Orthodox calendar 2040

Feasts in 2040

• 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, March 19

• AnnunciationGreat Feast

  Sun, March 25

• Sunday of Orthodoxy

  Sun, March 25

• Lazarus Saturday

  Sat, April 28

• Entry of the Lord into JerusalemGreat Feast

  Sun, April 29 · Palm Sunday

• Holy Friday

  Fri, May 4 · Great and Holy Friday

• Pascha

  Sun, May 6 · Orthodox Easter

• AscensionGreat Feast

  Thu, June 14

• PentecostGreat Feast

  Sun, June 24 · Holy Trinity

• Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

  Fri, June 29

• Sunday of All Saints

  Sun, July 1

• TransfigurationGreat Feast

  Mon, August 6

• Dormition of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Wed, August 15

• Beheading of St. John the Baptist

  Wed, August 29

• Nativity of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Sat, September 8

• Exaltation of the Holy CrossGreat Feast

  Fri, September 14

• Protection of the Theotokos

  Mon, October 1

• Entry of the Theotokos into the TempleGreat Feast

  Wed, November 21

• St. Nicholas of Myra

  Thu, December 6

• Nativity of ChristGreat Feast

  Tue, December 25 · Orthodox Christmas

Fasting seasons

• Great Lent and Holy Week

  Mar 19 – May 5

• 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.