Orthodox Fasting Days November 2026
November 2026 has 20 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. The Nativity (Christmas) Fast from 15 to 30 November. Wednesdays and Fridays outside the fast: 4, 6, 11 and 13 November — fish allowed. During the fast, fish is allowed on 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30 November.
| 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 | Archangel's Memorial Saturday |
| 8 Sun | No fast | |
| 9 Mon | No fast | |
| 10 Tue | No fast | |
| 11 Wed | Fish | |
| 12 Thu | No fast | |
| 13 Fri | Fish | |
| 14 Sat | No fast | Eve of the Nativity Fast |
| 15 Sun | Oil | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 16 Mon | Oil | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 17 Tue | Oil | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 18 Wed | Oil | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 19 Thu | Oil | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 20 Fri | Oil | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 21 Sat | Fish | Entry of the Theotokos · The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 22 Sun | Oil | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 23 Mon | Fish | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 24 Tue | Fish | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 25 Wed | Oil | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 26 Thu | Fish | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 27 Fri | Oil | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 28 Sat | Fish | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 29 Sun | Fish | The Nativity (Christmas) Fast |
| 30 Mon | Fish | The Nativity (Christmas) 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 November 2026?
November 2026 has 20 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. The Nativity (Christmas) Fast from 15 to 30 November. Wednesdays and Fridays outside the fast: 4, 6, 11 and 13 November — fish allowed. During the fast, fish is allowed on 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30 November.
On which days is fish allowed in November 2026?
Fish is allowed on 4, 6, 11, 13, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30 November.
Is there a strict fast in November 2026?
No — November 2026 has no strict fast days.
When is the memorial Saturday in November 2026?
Archangel's Memorial Saturday falls on Saturday 7 November 2026.
When is the next fast?
Great Lent begins on 15 March 2027 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.