Orthodox Fasting Days August 2026
August 2026 has 19 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. The Dormition Fast from 1 to 14 August. Wednesdays and Fridays outside the fast: 19, 21, 26 and 28 August — fish allowed. During the fast, fish is allowed on 6 August.
| Day | Fast | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sat | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 2 Sun | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 3 Mon | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 4 Tue | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 5 Wed | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 6 Thu | Fish | Transfiguration · The Dormition Fast |
| 7 Fri | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 8 Sat | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 9 Sun | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 10 Mon | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 11 Tue | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 12 Wed | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 13 Thu | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 14 Fri | Oil | The Dormition Fast |
| 15 Sat | No fast | Dormition of the Theotokos |
| 16 Sun | No fast | |
| 17 Mon | No fast | |
| 18 Tue | No fast | |
| 19 Wed | Fish | |
| 20 Thu | No fast | |
| 21 Fri | Fish | |
| 22 Sat | No fast | |
| 23 Sun | No fast | |
| 24 Mon | No fast | |
| 25 Tue | No fast | |
| 26 Wed | Fish | |
| 27 Thu | No fast | |
| 28 Fri | Fish | |
| 29 Sat | Oil | Beheading of St John the Baptist |
| 30 Sun | No fast | |
| 31 Mon | 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 August 2026?
August 2026 has 19 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. The Dormition Fast from 1 to 14 August. Wednesdays and Fridays outside the fast: 19, 21, 26 and 28 August — fish allowed. During the fast, fish is allowed on 6 August.
On which days is fish allowed in August 2026?
Fish is allowed on 6, 19, 21, 26 and 28 August.
Is there a strict fast in August 2026?
No — August 2026 has no strict fast days.
When is the next fast?
The Nativity (Christmas) Fast begins on 15 November 2026 and lasts 40 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.