Major feast
Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil
Kept on January 1 on the New Calendar and on January 14 (civil date) on the Old Calendar.
About the feast
The eighth day after the Nativity, when the Child was named Jesus, together with the memory of St. Basil the Great of Caesarea.
Dates
| Year | New Calendar | Old Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| 2027 | ||
| 2028 | ||
| 2029 | ||
| 2030 |
Fasting on the day
In 2026 (New Calendar) the rule for this day is Fast-free. See the January 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.