In 2023, as every year, it is celebrated on August 14 and coincides with the beginning of the Dormition Fast. It was believed that it was by this date that the honey in the hives ripened to full readiness and could be harvested.The very word "Spas" could come from "be saved", equivalent to the word "stock up". This meant collecting honey, apples and nuts for the winter on the days of the Honey, Apple and Nut Spas, respectively. Another version of the origin of the name is from the name of Jesus Christ the Savior. And the third - from the word "saviors" - the ancient Slavs called the first two weeks of August.
It was believed that on the day of the Honey Savior, beekeepers must collect all the honey, otherwise bees from other apiaries will carry it away. Beekeepers have always chosen the hive with the richest harvest, removed the combs from it and carried them to the church for consecration. The beekeeper kept part of the consecrated honey for himself, and part as an offering to the priests. It was customary to share honey with the beggars who congratulated the beekeepers, as well as with the children who came to the apiaries that day.
Source: https://www.kp.ru/family/prazdniki/medovyj-spas/