Orthodox Fasting Days October 2026
October 2026 has 9 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 October — 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 October 2026?
October 2026 has 9 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 October — fish allowed.
On which days is fish allowed in October 2026?
Fish is allowed on 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 October.
Is there a strict fast in October 2026?
No — October 2026 has no strict fast days.
When is the next fast?
The Nativity (Christmas) Fast begins on 15 November 2026 and lasts 40 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.