Coptic Orthodox Fasts & Feasts

2020 Coptic Calendar Year

EventDate
Paramoune of NativityJanuary 6
The Holy Nativity FeastJanuary 7
The Circumcision FeastJanuary 15
The Holy TheophanyJanuary 20
Feast of the Wedding of Cana of GalileeJanuary 22
Jonah’s (Nineveh) FastFebruary 10 – 12
Jonah’s (Nineveh) FeastFebruary 13
Presentation of the Lord into the TempleFebruary 16
Holy Great FastFebruary 24 – April 10
The Feast of the CrossMarch 19
Annunciation FeastApril 7
Lazarus SaturdayApril 11
Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem (Hosanna Sunday)April 12
Holy PaschaApril 13 – 15
Covenant ThursdayApril 16
Good FridayApril 17
Glorious Feast of the ResurrectionApril 19
Thomas’ SundayApril 26
Martyrdom of St. Mark the EvangelistMay 8
Departure of St. Pachomius the GreatMay 22
The Holy Feast of AscensionMay 28
Entry of the Lord into EgyptJune 1
The Holy Pentecost FeastJune 7
The Apostles FastJune 8 – July 11
The Apostles Feast (Martyrdom of St. Peter & St. Paul)July 12
St. Mary’s FastAugust 7 – 21
Transfiguration FeastAugust 19
Assumption of St. Mary’s BodyAugust 22
The Nayrouz Feast (Coptic New Year)September 11
The Feast of the Cross (Three days)September 27 – 29
The Holy Nativity FastNovember 26 – January 6