Orthodox and Roman Catholic · 2028
Wedding calendar 2028: the days a religious wedding can take place
Pick your wedding date without leafing through the church calendar. See the fasts, the free Saturdays and the long weekends at a glance, then check any day. The rules shown are those of the Romanian Orthodox Church.
31 of 53 Saturdays free in 2028 Orthodox Easter: April 16 Confirm the date with your parish
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SaturdayJune 2028
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Free Saturday: not in a fast or in any other period without weddings.
Next free Saturday:
Free Saturdays 202831 of 53
Orthodox EasterApril 16, 2028
Longest breakFebruary 21 – April 23
Interactive calendar
2028, day by day
Tap a day to see whether a wedding can take place and why. You can switch the year and the tradition.
AllowedDepends on the parishWednesdays and FridaysNot celebratedPublic holiday
January4 of 5 Saturdays free
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February3 of 4 Saturdays free
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March0 of 4 Saturdays free
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April1 of 5 Saturdays free
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May4 of 4 Saturdays free
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June1 of 4 Saturdays free
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July5 of 5 Saturdays free
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August2 of 4 Saturdays free
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September5 of 5 Saturdays free
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October4 of 4 Saturdays free
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November2 of 4 Saturdays free
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December0 of 5 Saturdays free
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Free Saturdays by month in 2028
Saturdays are the most requested days at venues. The months with more free Saturdays fill up first.
Orthodox · 2028
When religious weddings are not held in 2028
The rules of the Romanian Orthodox Church, following the Romanian Patriarchate's list for 2028.
- Every Wednesday and FridayFast days all year round. Some parishes make exceptions in weeks without a fast; ask the priest.
- From Christmas to EpiphanyDecember 25 – January 6.
- Presentation of the Lord (eve and feast)Great feast: weddings are not held on the eve or on the feast day.
- Easter Lent and Bright WeekFrom the Monday after Meatfare Sunday to Thomas Sunday inclusive.
- Ascension (eve and feast)Great feast, 40 days after Easter.
- Pentecost (eve, Sunday and Monday)Great feast, 50 days after Easter.
- Fast of the Holy Apostles Peter and PaulLasts at least 7 days, until June 28 inclusive.
- Dormition FastAugust 1 – August 14.
- Dormition of the Mother of GodGreat feast.
- Beheading of Saint John the BaptistFast day.
- Exaltation of the Holy Cross (eve and feast)Great feast and fast day.
- Nativity FastNovember 15 – December 24.
- From Christmas to EpiphanyDecember 25 – January 6.
Roman Catholic · 2028
Periods with restrictions for Catholics
- LentFrom Ash Wednesday. A wedding is allowed, but without festivities; many parishes avoid it. Depends on the parish.
- Good Friday and Holy SaturdayGood Friday and Holy Saturday: no weddings are celebrated. Not celebrated.
- AdventA wedding is allowed, with sobriety; some parishes avoid it. Depends on the parish.
Public days off
Public holidays 2028 and long weekends
A wedding next to a long weekend gives guests from other cities time to travel.
- New Year
- New Year
- Epiphany
- Saint John the Baptistlong weekend
- Union of the Principalities Daylong weekend
- Good Fridaylong weekend
- Easter
- Easter Mondaylong weekend
- Labour Daylong weekend
- Children's Day
- Pentecost
- Pentecost Mondaylong weekend
- Dormition of the Mother of God
- Saint Andrew
- National Daylong weekend
- Christmaslong weekend
- Christmas
Frequently asked questions
About your wedding date in 2028
When are weddings not held in 2028?
According to the Romanian Patriarchate's list, in 2028 weddings are not held: on every Wednesday and Friday; From Christmas to Epiphany (December 25, 2027 – January 6); Presentation of the Lord (eve and feast) (February 1 – February 2); Easter Lent and Bright Week (February 21 – April 23); Ascension (eve and feast) (May 24 – May 25); Pentecost (eve, Sunday and Monday) (June 3 – June 5); Fast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul (June 12 – June 28); Dormition Fast (August 1 – August 14); Dormition of the Mother of God (August 15); Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (August 29); Exaltation of the Holy Cross (eve and feast) (September 13 – September 14); Nativity Fast (November 15 – December 24); From Christmas to Epiphany (December 25 – January 6, 2029).
How many Saturdays are free for a wedding in 2028?
31 of the 53 Saturdays in 2028 are free for an Orthodox wedding. The others fall in fasts, in Bright Week or on the eve and day of a great feast.
When is the Fast of Saints Peter and Paul in 2028?
In 2028, the Fast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul lasts 17 days, June 12 – June 28. By decision of the Holy Synod, the fast lasts at least 7 days, even in years with a late Easter.
When is Easter in 2028?
Orthodox Easter is on April 16, 2028 and Catholic Easter on April 16, 2028. Orthodox weddings resume after Thomas Sunday (April 23).
Can a civil ceremony take place during fasts?
Yes. The restrictions apply only to the religious ceremony. The civil ceremony follows the town hall's schedule.
Are the rules the same for Catholics?
No. In the Roman Catholic Church weddings are not celebrated only on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. During Lent and Advent a wedding is allowed, often without festivities; it depends on the parish.
Is the calendar official?
The Orthodox periods follow the "no weddings" list published by the Romanian Patriarchate. Some parishes have their own practices, for example for Wednesdays and Fridays in weeks without a fast. Always confirm the date with your parish before booking the venue.
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