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The Orthodox Fasting Calendar

Explore a simple, practical Orthodox fasting calendar of all the main Orthodox fasting seasons. Each event links to a detailed description and can be added directly to your phone calendar—so you’ll never miss another fast!

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Dormition Of The Theotokos
Aug 1
August 1 - August 14

Dormition of the Theotokos Fast

Beheading of Jean The Baptiste
Aug 29
All day

Feast of the Beheading of St John the Baptist

Elevation of the Cross
Sep 14
All day

Feast of the Exaltation of the Honorable Cross

Nativity Fast
Nov 15
November 15 - December 24

The Nativity Fast (Advent Fast)

Theophany Icons 1
Jan 5
All day

The Eve of the Feast of Theophany

Resurection Christ Icon
Feb 23
February 23, 2026 - April 12, 2026

The Great Orthodox Lent 2026

Apostles Fast 2
Jun 8
June 8, 2026 @ 8:00 am - June 29, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

The Fast of the Holy Apostles 2026

Dormition Of The Theotokos
Aug 1
August 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Dormition of the Theotokos Fast

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Source: Orthodox Christian Fasting Calendar

Revised Julian Calendar

This page features a complete overview of all the fasting periods in the Orthodox Church, organized according to the Revised Julian Calendar. This calendar is used by the majority of Orthodox Churches worldwide today and reflects the liturgical timing followed by those jurisdictions.

Churches that follow the Revised Julian Calendar

Churches that follow the Revised Julian Calendar:

  • Ecumenical Patriarchate (Constantinople)
  • Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
  • Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese
  • Romanian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgarian Orthodox Church
  • Orthodox Church of Albania
  • Orthodox Church of Finland
  • Orthodox Church in America (OCA)

Old Julian Calendar

If your parish follows the Old Julian Calendar, you can view the traditional Orthodox calendar with fasting dates on the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church's website.

Churches that follow the Old Julian Calendar

Churches that follow the Old Julian Calendar:

  • Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate)
  • Serbian Orthodox Church
  • Georgian Orthodox Church
  • Jerusalem Patriarchate
  • Polish Orthodox Church
  • Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate)
  • Holy Orthodox Church in North America (HOCNA)
  • Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR)
    (some parishes use the Revised Julian Calendar—check locally)

Whether you're new to fasting or planning ahead for the next season, this page helps you stay prepared and in step with the life of the Church.

Frequently Asked Questions

What calendar do Orthodox use?

Orthodox Christians primarily follow the revised Julian calendar for their liturgical year, which includes fasting periods and feast days. However, some Orthodox churches are still using the old Julian calendar or the Gregorian calendar.

How long do Orthodox fast?

The duration of the Orthodox fasts varies. The Great Lent, the longest fasting period, lasts for approximately 40 days, leading up to Easter Sunday. Other main fasting periods include the Nativity fast, the Apostles' fast, and the Dormition fast, each with different lengths and observances.

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