Orthodox Fasting Days June 2025
June 2025 has 15 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast from 16 to 28 June. Wednesdays and Fridays outside the fast: 4 and 6 June — fish allowed. During the fast, fish is allowed on 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 28 June. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 11 and 13 June (the week after Pentecost).
| Day | Fast | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | No fast | |
| 2 Mon | No fast | |
| 3 Tue | No fast | |
| 4 Wed | Fish | |
| 5 Thu | No fast | |
| 6 Fri | Fish | |
| 7 Sat | No fast | Cherry Memorial Saturday |
| 8 Sun | No fast | Pentecost |
| 9 Mon | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 10 Tue | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 11 Wed | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 12 Thu | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 13 Fri | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 14 Sat | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 15 Sun | No fast | All Saints — eve of the Apostles’ Fast |
| 16 Mon | Fish | The Apostles' Fast begins · The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 17 Tue | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 18 Wed | Oil | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 19 Thu | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 20 Fri | Oil | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 21 Sat | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 22 Sun | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 23 Mon | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 24 Tue | Fish | Nativity of St John the Baptist · The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 25 Wed | Oil | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 26 Thu | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 27 Fri | Oil | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 28 Sat | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 29 Sun | No fast | Sts Peter and Paul |
| 30 Mon | 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 June 2025?
June 2025 has 15 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast from 16 to 28 June. Wednesdays and Fridays outside the fast: 4 and 6 June — fish allowed. During the fast, fish is allowed on 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 28 June. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 11 and 13 June (the week after Pentecost).
On which days is fish allowed in June 2025?
Fish is allowed on 4, 6, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 28 June.
Is there a strict fast in June 2025?
No — June 2025 has no strict fast days.
When is the memorial Saturday in June 2025?
Cherry Memorial Saturday falls on Saturday 7 June 2025.
When is the next fast?
The Dormition Fast begins on 1 August 2025 and lasts 14 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.