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