Orthodox Fasting Days March 2027
March 2027 has 19 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Great Lent from 15 to 31 March. Wednesdays and Fridays outside the fast: 3 and 5 March — fish allowed. During the fast, fish is allowed on 25 March. Strict fast (no oil): 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 March.
| 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 | Meatfare Memorial Saturday |
| 7 Sun | No fast | Meatfare Sunday — last day for meat |
| 8 Mon | No meat | Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
| 9 Tue | No meat | Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
| 10 Wed | No meat | Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
| 11 Thu | No meat | Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
| 12 Fri | No meat | Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
| 13 Sat | No meat | Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
| 14 Sun | No meat | Cheesefare (Forgiveness) Sunday · Fast-free week — Cheesefare week (between Meatfare and Cheesefare Sunday) |
| 15 Mon | Strict | Clean Monday — Great Lent begins · Great Lent |
| 16 Tue | Strict | Great Lent |
| 17 Wed | Strict | Great Lent |
| 18 Thu | Strict | Great Lent |
| 19 Fri | Strict | Great Lent |
| 20 Sat | Oil | Great Lent |
| 21 Sun | Oil | Great Lent |
| 22 Mon | Oil | Great Lent |
| 23 Tue | Oil | Great Lent |
| 24 Wed | Oil | Great Lent |
| 25 Thu | Fish | Annunciation · Great Lent |
| 26 Fri | Oil | Great Lent |
| 27 Sat | Oil | Great Lent |
| 28 Sun | Oil | Great Lent |
| 29 Mon | Oil | Great Lent |
| 30 Tue | Oil | Great Lent |
| 31 Wed | Oil | Great Lent |
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 March 2027?
March 2027 has 19 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Great Lent from 15 to 31 March. Wednesdays and Fridays outside the fast: 3 and 5 March — fish allowed. During the fast, fish is allowed on 25 March. Strict fast (no oil): 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 March.
On which days is fish allowed in March 2027?
Fish is allowed on 3, 5 and 25 March. In Cheesefare week (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 March) fish, eggs and dairy are all allowed — only meat is not.
Is there a strict fast in March 2027?
Yes: a strict fast without oil on 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 March.
When is the memorial Saturday in March 2027?
Meatfare Memorial Saturday falls on Saturday 6 March 2027.
When is the next fast?
The Apostles' (Peter and Paul) Fast begins on 28 June 2027 and lasts 1 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.