Orthodox Fasting Days May 2027
May 2027 has 7 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Great Lent from 1 to 1 May. Wednesdays and Fridays outside the fast: 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 May — fish allowed. Strict fast (no oil): 1 May. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 5 and 7 May (Bright Week after Easter).
| Day | Fast | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sat | Strict | Holy Saturday · Holy Week |
| 2 Sun | No fast | Easter (Pascha) |
| 3 Mon | No fast | Fast-free week — Bright Week after Easter |
| 4 Tue | No fast | Fast-free week — Bright Week after Easter |
| 5 Wed | No fast | Fast-free week — Bright Week after Easter |
| 6 Thu | No fast | Fast-free week — Bright Week after Easter |
| 7 Fri | No fast | Fast-free week — Bright Week after Easter |
| 8 Sat | No fast | Fast-free week — Bright Week after Easter |
| 9 Sun | No fast | |
| 10 Mon | No fast | |
| 11 Tue | No fast | |
| 12 Wed | Fish | |
| 13 Thu | No fast | |
| 14 Fri | Fish | |
| 15 Sat | No fast | |
| 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 | No fast | |
| 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 May 2027?
May 2027 has 7 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Great Lent from 1 to 1 May. Wednesdays and Fridays outside the fast: 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 May — fish allowed. Strict fast (no oil): 1 May. Wednesday/Friday is not kept on 5 and 7 May (Bright Week after Easter).
On which days is fish allowed in May 2027?
Fish is allowed on 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 May.
Is there a strict fast in May 2027?
Yes: a strict fast without oil on 1 May.
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.