Orthodox Fasting Days May 2026
May 2026 has 9 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 May — fish allowed.
| Day | Fast | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Fri | Fish | |
| 2 Sat | No fast | |
| 3 Sun | No fast | |
| 4 Mon | No fast | |
| 5 Tue | No fast | |
| 6 Wed | Fish | |
| 7 Thu | No fast | |
| 8 Fri | Fish | |
| 9 Sat | No fast | |
| 10 Sun | No fast | |
| 11 Mon | No fast | |
| 12 Tue | No fast | |
| 13 Wed | Fish | |
| 14 Thu | No fast | |
| 15 Fri | Fish | |
| 16 Sat | No fast | |
| 17 Sun | No fast | |
| 18 Mon | No fast | |
| 19 Tue | No fast | |
| 20 Wed | Fish | |
| 21 Thu | No fast | |
| 22 Fri | Fish | |
| 23 Sat | No fast | |
| 24 Sun | No fast | |
| 25 Mon | No fast | |
| 26 Tue | No fast | |
| 27 Wed | Fish | |
| 28 Thu | No fast | |
| 29 Fri | Fish | |
| 30 Sat | No fast | Cherry Memorial Saturday |
| 31 Sun | No fast | Pentecost |
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 May 2026?
May 2026 has 9 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 May — fish allowed.
On which days is fish allowed in May 2026?
Fish is allowed on 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 May.
Is there a strict fast in May 2026?
No — May 2026 has no strict fast days.
When is the memorial Saturday in May 2026?
Cherry Memorial Saturday falls on Saturday 30 May 2026.
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.