Orthodox Fasting Days February 2027
February 2027 has 6 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 and 19 February — fish allowed. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 24 and 26 February (the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee).
| Day | Fast | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mon | No fast | |
| 2 Tue | No fast | |
| 3 Wed | Fish | |
| 4 Thu | No fast | |
| 5 Fri | Fish | |
| 6 Sat | No fast | |
| 7 Sun | No fast | |
| 8 Mon | No fast | |
| 9 Tue | No fast | |
| 10 Wed | Fish | |
| 11 Thu | No fast | |
| 12 Fri | Fish | |
| 13 Sat | No fast | |
| 14 Sun | No fast | |
| 15 Mon | No fast | |
| 16 Tue | No fast | |
| 17 Wed | Fish | |
| 18 Thu | No fast | |
| 19 Fri | Fish | |
| 20 Sat | No fast | |
| 21 Sun | No fast | |
| 22 Mon | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 23 Tue | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 24 Wed | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 25 Thu | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 26 Fri | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 27 Sat | No fast | Fast-free week — the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee |
| 28 Sun | 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 February 2027?
February 2027 has 6 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 and 19 February — fish allowed. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 24 and 26 February (the week after the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee).
On which days is fish allowed in February 2027?
Fish is allowed on 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 and 19 February.
Is there a strict fast in February 2027?
No — February 2027 has no strict fast days.
When is the next fast?
Great Lent begins on 15 March 2027 and lasts 48 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.