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Orthodox Fasting Days March 2026

March 2026 has 31 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Great Lent from 1 to 31 March. During the fast, fish is allowed on 25 March.

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1 Sun OilGreat Lent
2 Mon OilGreat Lent
3 Tue OilGreat Lent
4 Wed OilGreat Lent
5 Thu OilGreat Lent
6 Fri OilGreat Lent
7 Sat OilGreat Lent
8 Sun OilGreat Lent
9 Mon OilGreat Lent
10 Tue OilGreat Lent
11 Wed OilGreat Lent
12 Thu OilGreat Lent
13 Fri OilGreat Lent
14 Sat OilGreat Lent
15 Sun OilGreat Lent
16 Mon OilGreat Lent
17 Tue OilGreat Lent
18 Wed OilGreat Lent
19 Thu OilGreat Lent
20 Fri OilGreat Lent
21 Sat OilGreat Lent
22 Sun OilGreat Lent
23 Mon OilGreat Lent
24 Tue OilGreat Lent
25 Wed FishAnnunciation · Great Lent
26 Thu OilGreat Lent
27 Fri OilGreat Lent
28 Sat OilGreat Lent
29 Sun OilGreat Lent
30 Mon OilGreat Lent
31 Tue OilGreat Lent

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many fast days are there in March 2026?

March 2026 has 31 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Great Lent from 1 to 31 March. During the fast, fish is allowed on 25 March.

On which days is fish allowed in March 2026?

Fish is allowed on 25 March.

Is there a strict fast in March 2026?

No — March 2026 has no strict fast days.

When is the next fast?

The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast begins on 8 June 2026 and lasts 21 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.