Orthodox Fasting Days April 2027
April 2027 has 30 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Great Lent from 1 to 30 April. During the fast, fish is allowed on 25 April. Strict fast (no oil): 26, 27 and 28 April. Nothing is eaten on Good Friday (30 April).
| Day | Fast | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Thu | Oil | Great Lent |
| 2 Fri | Oil | Great Lent |
| 3 Sat | Oil | Great Lent |
| 4 Sun | Oil | Great Lent |
| 5 Mon | Oil | Great Lent |
| 6 Tue | Oil | Great Lent |
| 7 Wed | Oil | Great Lent |
| 8 Thu | Oil | Great Lent |
| 9 Fri | Oil | Great Lent |
| 10 Sat | Oil | Great Lent |
| 11 Sun | Oil | Great Lent |
| 12 Mon | Oil | Great Lent |
| 13 Tue | Oil | Great Lent |
| 14 Wed | Oil | Great Lent |
| 15 Thu | Oil | Great Lent |
| 16 Fri | Oil | Great Lent |
| 17 Sat | Oil | Great Lent |
| 18 Sun | Oil | Great Lent |
| 19 Mon | Oil | Great Lent |
| 20 Tue | Oil | Great Lent |
| 21 Wed | Oil | Great Lent |
| 22 Thu | Oil | Great Lent |
| 23 Fri | Oil | Great Lent |
| 24 Sat | Oil | Lazarus Saturday · Great Lent |
| 25 Sun | Fish | Palm Sunday · Great Lent |
| 26 Mon | Strict | Holy Week |
| 27 Tue | Strict | Holy Week |
| 28 Wed | Strict | Holy Week |
| 29 Thu | Oil | Holy Thursday · Holy Week |
| 30 Fri | No food | Good Friday · Holy Week |
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 April 2027?
April 2027 has 30 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Great Lent from 1 to 30 April. During the fast, fish is allowed on 25 April. Strict fast (no oil): 26, 27 and 28 April. Nothing is eaten on Good Friday (30 April).
On which days is fish allowed in April 2027?
Fish is allowed on 25 April.
Is there a strict fast in April 2027?
Yes: a strict fast without oil on 26, 27 and 28 April, and total abstinence on Good Friday, 30 April.
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.