Old-calendar feast days in civil dates
| Feast | Church (Julian) date | Civil (Gregorian) date |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas (Nativity) | December 25 | Thursday, January 7, 2027 |
| Theophany (Epiphany) | January 6 | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Annunciation | March 25 | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| Sts Peter and Paul | June 29 | Sunday, July 12, 2026 |
| Transfiguration | August 6 | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
| Dormition of the Theotokos | August 15 | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| Elevation of the Cross | September 14 | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Old New Year | January 1 | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
For the fasts that follow these dates, see the Orthodox fasting calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Orthodox Christmas on January 7?
Old-calendar churches celebrate Christmas on December 25 of the Julian calendar. Between 1900 and 2099 the Julian calendar runs 13 days behind the Gregorian one, so December 25 (Julian) is January 7 in the civil calendar.
How many days apart are the Julian and Gregorian calendars?
13 days from 1 March 1900 to 28 February 2100. The gap grows by one day in 2100, because 2100 is a leap year only in the Julian calendar.
What is the Old New Year?
January 1 on the Julian calendar, which is January 14 in the civil calendar. It is still celebrated in Russia, Serbia and other countries.