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