Orthodox Fasting Days May 2025
May 2025 has 9 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 May — fish allowed.
| Day | Fast | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Thu | No fast | |
| 2 Fri | Fish | |
| 3 Sat | No fast | |
| 4 Sun | No fast | |
| 5 Mon | No fast | |
| 6 Tue | No fast | |
| 7 Wed | Fish | |
| 8 Thu | No fast | |
| 9 Fri | Fish | |
| 10 Sat | No fast | |
| 11 Sun | No fast | |
| 12 Mon | No fast | |
| 13 Tue | No fast | |
| 14 Wed | Fish | |
| 15 Thu | No fast | |
| 16 Fri | Fish | |
| 17 Sat | No fast | |
| 18 Sun | No fast | |
| 19 Mon | No fast | |
| 20 Tue | No fast | |
| 21 Wed | Fish | |
| 22 Thu | No fast | |
| 23 Fri | Fish | |
| 24 Sat | No fast | |
| 25 Sun | No fast | |
| 26 Mon | No fast | |
| 27 Tue | No fast | |
| 28 Wed | Fish | |
| 29 Thu | No fast | |
| 30 Fri | Fish | |
| 31 Sat | No fast |
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 May 2025?
May 2025 has 9 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 May — fish allowed.
On which days is fish allowed in May 2025?
Fish is allowed on 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 May.
Is there a strict fast in May 2025?
No — May 2025 has no strict fast days.
When is the next fast?
The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast begins on 16 June 2025 and lasts 13 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.