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