Coptic Orthodox Fasts & Feasts

2024 Coptic Calendar Year

EventDate
Paramoune of NativityJanuary 6
The Holy Nativity FeastJanuary 7-8
The Circumcision FeastJanuary 15
The Holy TheophanyJanuary 20
Feast of the Wedding of Cana of GalileeJanuary 22
Presentation of the Lord into the TempleFebruary 16
Jonah’s (Nineveh) FastFebruary 26 – 28
Jonah’s (Nineveh) FeastFebruary 29
Holy Great FastMarch 11 – April 26
The Feast of the CrossMarch 19
Annunciation FeastApril 7
Lazarus SaturdayApril 27
Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem (Hosanna Sunday)April 28
Holy PaschaApril 29 – May 1
Covenant ThursdayMay 2
Good FridayMay 3
Glorious Feast of the ResurrectionMay 5
Martyrdom of St. Mark the EvangelistMay 8
Thomas’ SundayMay 12
Departure of St. Pachomius the GreatMay 22
Entry of the Lord into EgyptJune 1
The Holy Feast of AscensionJune 13
The Holy Pentecost FeastJune 23
The Apostles FastJune 24 – 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 25 – January 6