Orthodox Fasting Days June 2026
June 2026 has 21 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast from 8 to 28 June. During the fast, fish is allowed on 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 June. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 3 and 5 June (the week after Pentecost).
| Day | Fast | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mon | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 2 Tue | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 3 Wed | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 4 Thu | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 5 Fri | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 6 Sat | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after Pentecost |
| 7 Sun | No fast | All Saints — eve of the Apostles’ Fast |
| 8 Mon | Fish | The Apostles' Fast begins · The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 9 Tue | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 10 Wed | Oil | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 11 Thu | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 12 Fri | Oil | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 13 Sat | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 14 Sun | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 15 Mon | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 16 Tue | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 17 Wed | Oil | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 18 Thu | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 19 Fri | Oil | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 20 Sat | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 21 Sun | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 22 Mon | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 23 Tue | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 24 Wed | Fish | Nativity of St John the Baptist · The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 25 Thu | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 26 Fri | Oil | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 27 Sat | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 28 Sun | Fish | The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast |
| 29 Mon | No fast | Sts Peter and Paul |
| 30 Tue | 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 June 2026?
June 2026 has 21 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast from 8 to 28 June. During the fast, fish is allowed on 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 June. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 3 and 5 June (the week after Pentecost).
On which days is fish allowed in June 2026?
Fish is allowed on 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 June.
Is there a strict fast in June 2026?
No — June 2026 has no strict fast days.
When is the next fast?
The Dormition Fast begins on 1 August 2026 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.