Pentecost
Holy Pentecost — Sunday, May 31, 2026 in 2026.
Fifty days after Pascha, the Holy Spirit descends upon the Apostles. The Kneeling Prayers are read at Vespers on the evening of the feast, ending the Paschal season of standing prayer.
When is Pentecost in 2026?
In 2026 the feast falls on Sunday, May 31, 2026. It is a moveable feast, counted from the date of Pascha, so it falls on a different date each year.
| Year | Date | Fasting that day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, May 31, 2026 | No Fast |
| 2027 | Sunday, June 20, 2027 | No Fast |
| 2028 | Sunday, June 4, 2028 | No Fast |
| 2029 | Sunday, May 27, 2029 | No Fast |
Fasting on Pentecost
Pentecost is followed by a fast-free week; the Apostles' Fast begins the Monday after All Saints.
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 May 2026, or see the whole of 2026.