Tradition
Forgiveness Sunday
Forgiveness Sunday, known in Bulgaria as Sirni Zagovezni or Proshka, is a day for asking forgiveness, sharing a festive meal and preparing for Orthodox Lent.
Observed on 22 February
Orthodox church calendar Major feast
- Cheesefare Sunday (Sirni Zagovezni)
- Finding of the precious relics of the Holy Martyrs at Eugenia
Source: Bulgarian Patriarchate church calendar, checked 2026-10-15
22 February by year
See the weekday and whether the date is a day off.
| Year | Weekday | Workday status | Other observances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday | Day off | Forgiveness Sunday |
| 2027 | Monday | Working day | No other listed observances |
| 2028 | Tuesday | Working day | No other listed observances |
| 2029 | Thursday | Working day | No other listed observances |
| 2030 | Friday | Working day | No other listed observances |
For a standard Monday-to-Friday working week. Additional officially declared days off may change the calendar.