Orthodox and Roman Catholic · 2030
Wedding calendar 2030: 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.
29 of 52 Saturdays free in 2030 Orthodox Easter: April 28 Confirm the date with your parish
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SaturdayJune 2030
Allowed
Free Saturday: not in a fast or in any other period without weddings. Public holiday: Children's Day
Next free Saturday:
Free Saturdays 203029 of 52
Orthodox EasterApril 28, 2030
Longest breakMarch 4 – May 5
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2030, day by day
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AllowedDepends on the parishWednesdays and FridaysNot celebratedPublic holiday
January3 of 4 Saturdays free
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February3 of 4 Saturdays free
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March1 of 5 Saturdays free
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April0 of 4 Saturdays free
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May3 of 4 Saturdays free
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June3 of 5 Saturdays free
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July4 of 4 Saturdays free
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August3 of 5 Saturdays free
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September3 of 4 Saturdays free
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October4 of 4 Saturdays free
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November2 of 5 Saturdays free
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December0 of 4 Saturdays free
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Free Saturdays by month in 2030
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Orthodox · 2030
When religious weddings are not held in 2030
The rules of the Romanian Orthodox Church, following the Romanian Patriarchate's list for 2030.
- 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 · 2030
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 2030 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 Day
- Good Fridaylong weekend
- Easter
- Easter Mondaylong weekend
- Labour Day
- Children's Day
- Pentecost
- Pentecost Mondaylong weekend
- Dormition of the Mother of God
- Saint Andrew
- National Day
- Christmas
- Christmas
Frequently asked questions
About your wedding date in 2030
When are weddings not held in 2030?
According to the Romanian Patriarchate's list, in 2030 weddings are not held: on every Wednesday and Friday; From Christmas to Epiphany (December 25, 2029 – January 6); Presentation of the Lord (eve and feast) (February 1 – February 2); Easter Lent and Bright Week (March 4 – May 5); Ascension (eve and feast) (June 5 – June 6); Pentecost (eve, Sunday and Monday) (June 15 – June 17); Fast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul (June 22 – 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, 2031).
How many Saturdays are free for a wedding in 2030?
29 of the 52 Saturdays in 2030 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 2030?
In 2030, the Fast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul lasts 7 days, June 22 – 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 2030?
Orthodox Easter is on April 28, 2030 and Catholic Easter on April 21, 2030. Orthodox weddings resume after Thomas Sunday (May 5).
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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