Theophany
Theophany (Holy Baptism of the Lord) — Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in 2026.
Theophany commemorates the baptism of Christ in the Jordan by St John the Forerunner and the manifestation of the Holy Trinity. The Great Blessing of Water is served on the feast and on its eve.
When is Theophany in 2026?
In 2026 the feast falls on Tuesday, January 6, 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 | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Apostles Fast |
| 2027 | Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | Apostles Fast |
| 2028 | Thursday, January 6, 2028 | Apostles Fast |
| 2029 | Saturday, January 6, 2029 | Apostles Fast |
Fasting on Theophany
The eve of Theophany (5 January) is a strict fast day; the feast itself is fast-free whatever day of the week it falls on.
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 January 2026, or see the whole of 2026.