Synaxis of the Archangel Michael
Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers — Sunday, November 8, 2026 in 2026.
The commemoration of the Archangel Michael and all the angelic orders. Monday is the weekday dedicated to the bodiless powers throughout the year.
When is Synaxis of the Archangel Michael in 2026?
In 2026 the feast falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. It is a fixed feast and keeps the same date every year on the New Calendar; Old Calendar parishes keep it thirteen days later on the civil calendar.
| Year | Date | Fasting that day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 | No Fast |
| 2027 | Monday, November 8, 2027 | No Fast |
| 2028 | Wednesday, November 8, 2028 | Fast |
| 2029 | Thursday, November 8, 2029 | No Fast |
Fasting on Synaxis of the Archangel Michael
Falls within the Nativity Fast; fish, wine and oil are permitted.
Fasting practice varies between jurisdictions, parishes and households — see the Orthodox fasting rules for the full picture and speak with your priest about your own rule.
See this feast in the calendar
Open the day itself for the saints, feast and fasting rule in full, browse November 2026, or see the whole of 2026.