Orthodox Fasting Days July 2027
July 2027 has 9 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 July — fish allowed.
| Day | Fast | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Thu | No fast | |
| 2 Fri | Fish | |
| 3 Sat | No fast | |
| 4 Sun | No fast | |
| 5 Mon | No fast | |
| 6 Tue | No fast | |
| 7 Wed | Fish | |
| 8 Thu | No fast | |
| 9 Fri | Fish | |
| 10 Sat | No fast | |
| 11 Sun | No fast | |
| 12 Mon | No fast | |
| 13 Tue | No fast | |
| 14 Wed | Fish | |
| 15 Thu | No fast | |
| 16 Fri | Fish | |
| 17 Sat | No fast | |
| 18 Sun | No fast | |
| 19 Mon | No fast | |
| 20 Tue | No fast | |
| 21 Wed | Fish | |
| 22 Thu | No fast | |
| 23 Fri | Fish | |
| 24 Sat | No fast | |
| 25 Sun | No fast | |
| 26 Mon | No fast | |
| 27 Tue | No fast | |
| 28 Wed | Fish | |
| 29 Thu | No fast | |
| 30 Fri | Fish | |
| 31 Sat | No fast | Eve of the Dormition 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 July 2027?
July 2027 has 9 fast days in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. Wednesdays and Fridays: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 July — fish allowed.
On which days is fish allowed in July 2027?
Fish is allowed on 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 July.
Is there a strict fast in July 2027?
No — July 2027 has no strict fast days.
When is the next fast?
The Dormition Fast begins on 1 August 2027 and lasts 14 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.