Orthodox Fasting Days February 2025
February 2025 has 4 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 5, 7, 19 and 21 February — fish allowed. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 12 and 14 February (the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee).
| Day | Fast | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sat | No fast | |
| 2 Sun | No fast | |
| 3 Mon | No fast | |
| 4 Tue | No fast | |
| 5 Wed | Fish | |
| 6 Thu | No fast | |
| 7 Fri | Fish | |
| 8 Sat | No fast | |
| 9 Sun | No fast | |
| 10 Mon | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 11 Tue | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 12 Wed | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 13 Thu | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 14 Fri | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 15 Sat | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 16 Sun | No fast | |
| 17 Mon | No fast | |
| 18 Tue | No fast | |
| 19 Wed | Fish | |
| 20 Thu | No fast | |
| 21 Fri | Fish | |
| 22 Sat | No fast | Meatfare Memorial Saturday |
| 23 Sun | No fast | Meatfare Sunday — last day for meat |
| 24 Mon | No meat | Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
| 25 Tue | No meat | Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
| 26 Wed | No meat | Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
| 27 Thu | No meat | Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
| 28 Fri | No meat | Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
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 February 2025?
February 2025 has 4 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 5, 7, 19 and 21 February — fish allowed. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 12 and 14 February (the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee).
On which days is fish allowed in February 2025?
Fish is allowed on 5, 7, 19 and 21 February. In Cheesefare week (24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 February) fish, eggs and dairy are all allowed — only meat is not.
Is there a strict fast in February 2025?
No — February 2025 has no strict fast days.
When is the memorial Saturday in February 2025?
Meatfare Memorial Saturday falls on Saturday 22 February 2025.
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.