Great feast
Ascension of the Lord
A movable feast tied to Pascha, so its date changes every year; it is the same on the New and Old Calendars.
About the feast
Forty days after Pascha — always a Thursday — the risen Christ ascends into heaven before His disciples.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| 2027 | |
| 2028 | |
| 2029 | |
| 2030 |
Fasting on the day
In 2026 (New Calendar) the rule for this day is No fast today. See the May 2026 fasting calendar.
Follow your parish
These are the general fasting rules of the Orthodox Church, computed for both calendars. Local custom, age, health, pregnancy and your priest’s guidance come first — when in doubt, ask your priest.