The Orthodox calendar

Feasts in 2026

• Nativity of ChristGreat Feast

  Wed, January 7 · Orthodox Christmas

• Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great

  Wed, January 14

• TheophanyGreat Feast

  Mon, January 19 · Baptism of Christ

• Meeting of the Lord in the TempleGreat Feast

  Sun, February 15 · Presentation

• Clean Monday

  Mon, February 23

• Sunday of Orthodoxy

  Sun, March 1

• Lazarus Saturday

  Sat, April 4

• Entry of the Lord into JerusalemGreat Feast

  Sun, April 5 · Palm Sunday

• AnnunciationGreat Feast

  Tue, April 7

• Holy Friday

  Fri, April 10 · Great and Holy Friday

• Pascha

  Sun, April 12 · Orthodox Easter

• AscensionGreat Feast

  Thu, May 21

• PentecostGreat Feast

  Sun, May 31 · Holy Trinity

• Sunday of All Saints

  Sun, June 7

• Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

  Sun, July 12

• TransfigurationGreat Feast

  Wed, August 19

• Dormition of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Fri, August 28

• Beheading of St. John the Baptist

  Fri, September 11

• Nativity of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Mon, September 21

• Exaltation of the Holy CrossGreat Feast

  Sun, September 27

• Protection of the Theotokos

  Wed, October 14

• Entry of the Theotokos into the TempleGreat Feast

  Fri, December 4

• St. Nicholas of Myra

  Sat, December 19

Fasting seasons

• Great Lent and Holy Week

  Feb 23 – Apr 11

• Apostles’ Fast

  Jun 8 – Jul 11

• Dormition Fast

  Aug 14 – Aug 27

• Nativity Fast

  Nov 28 – Jan 6, 2027

• 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.