Orthodox Fasting Days January 2025
January 2025 has 9 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31 January — fish allowed. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 1 and 3 January (The Christmas feast days (25 December – 4 January)).
| Day | Fast | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Wed | No fast | Fast-free week — The Christmas feast days (25 December – 4 January) |
| 2 Thu | No fast | Fast-free week — The Christmas feast days (25 December – 4 January) |
| 3 Fri | No fast | Fast-free week — The Christmas feast days (25 December – 4 January) |
| 4 Sat | No fast | Fast-free week — The Christmas feast days (25 December – 4 January) |
| 5 Sun | Oil | Eve of Theophany |
| 6 Mon | No fast | Theophany |
| 7 Tue | No fast | |
| 8 Wed | Fish | |
| 9 Thu | No fast | |
| 10 Fri | Fish | |
| 11 Sat | No fast | |
| 12 Sun | No fast | |
| 13 Mon | No fast | |
| 14 Tue | No fast | |
| 15 Wed | Fish | |
| 16 Thu | No fast | |
| 17 Fri | Fish | |
| 18 Sat | No fast | |
| 19 Sun | No fast | |
| 20 Mon | No fast | |
| 21 Tue | No fast | |
| 22 Wed | Fish | |
| 23 Thu | No fast | |
| 24 Fri | Fish | |
| 25 Sat | No fast | |
| 26 Sun | No fast | |
| 27 Mon | No fast | |
| 28 Tue | No fast | |
| 29 Wed | Fish | |
| 30 Thu | No fast | |
| 31 Fri | Fish |
Legend
- No fast
No fasting — all foods are allowed.
- No meat
Cheesefare week before Lent: no meat, but fish, eggs, cheese and milk are allowed.
- Fish
No meat, dairy or eggs; fish, oil and wine are allowed.
- Oil
Plant food cooked with oil, and wine; no fish.
- Strict
Plant food without oil (and no wine).
- No food
Nothing is eaten; the infirm and elderly may have bread and water.
Frequently asked questions
How many fast days are there in January 2025?
January 2025 has 9 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31 January — fish allowed. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 1 and 3 January (The Christmas feast days (25 December – 4 January)).
On which days is fish allowed in January 2025?
Fish is allowed on 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31 January.
Is there a strict fast in January 2025?
No — January 2025 has no strict fast days.
When is the next fast?
Great Lent begins on 3 March 2025 and lasts 48 days.
Following the general rules of the Bulgarian Orthodox Typikon for laypeople. How each person fasts is agreed with their confessor; the sick, pregnant women, children and travellers are given relief.