Ekadashi Vrat Calendar 2026
The eleventh tithi of each lunar fortnight, sacred to Lord Vishnu — all 24 Ekadashi dates, parana timings and fasting rules for 2026.
Ask about the vratIs it Ekadashi today?
No — according to the Hindu Panchang, Wednesday, 23 September 2026 does not fall on Ekadashi tithi. The upcoming Ekadashi falls on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
Indira Ekadashi
Liberates the souls of ancestors — the eleventh tithi sacred to Lord Vishnu.
- Date
- 6 October 2026
- Paksha
- Krishna
- Lunar month
- Ashwina
- Fast
- Grain-free vrat
All 24 Ekadashi dates in 2026
How to keep the Ekadashi vrat
A simple four-step observance, from the morning sankalp to breaking the fast on Dwadashi.
Rise before dawn, bathe, and vow (sankalp) to keep the fast with a steady, pure mind.
Worship Lord Vishnu with tulsi, flowers, incense and a ghee lamp; offer fruit and panchamrit.
Set aside grains and pulses. Pass the day in chanting, katha and charity, and hold the night vigil.
Break the fast on Dwadashi morning within the prescribed window, after feeding the needy.
Times are indicative and shift with your city. Check the day's Panchang for the exact tithi and parana window.
Do's & Don'ts
✓Do's
- •Take a sankalp at sunrise and keep the fast from grains and pulses
- •Worship Lord Vishnu with tulsi, a ghee lamp and the Vishnu Sahasranama
- •Spend the day in japa, katha and charity; keep the night vigil (jagran)
- •Break the fast the next morning within the Dwadashi parana window
✗Don'ts
- ✗Rice, wheat, lentils and all grains for the duration
- ✗Onion, garlic, non-vegetarian food and alcohol
- ✗Plucking tulsi leaves on the day of Ekadashi
- ✗Anger, lies and gossip — and sleeping through the puja
Is it common for you to hear about Ekadashi fasting but not know the significance this day carries and the reason for fasting? If yes, you are in the right place, as you will learn about the same, along with the 2026 Ekadashi dates, day, and the duration it will last. Well, Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day, and it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing a fast on this day and worshipping the deity removes sins from past lives and negative energies, builds self-control, and detoxifies the mind and body. So, in whichever area you are currently facing issues, Ekadashi tithi builds physical and mental health and also pushes one towards moksha or liberation.
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Date |
Ekadashi |
Tithi Duration |
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14 January 2026 (Wednesday) |
Shattila Ekadashi |
03:17 PM, 13 Jan – 05:52 PM, 14 Jan |
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29 January 2026 (Thursday) |
Jaya Ekadashi |
04:35 PM, 28 Jan – 01:55 PM, 29 Jan |
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13 February 2026 (Friday) |
Vijaya Ekadashi |
12:22 PM, 12 Feb – 02:25 PM, 13 Feb |
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27 February 2026 (Friday) |
Amalaki Ekadashi |
12:33 AM – 10:32 PM, 27 Feb |
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15 March 2026 (Sunday) |
Papamochan Ekadashi |
08:10 AM, 14 Mar – 09:16 AM, 15 Mar |
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29 March 2026 (Sunday) |
Kamada Ekadashi |
08:45 AM, 28 Mar – 07:46 AM, 29 Mar |
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13 April 2026 (Monday) |
Varuthini Ekadashi |
01:16 AM, 13 Apr – 01:08 AM, 14 Apr |
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27 April 2026 (Monday) |
Mohini Ekadashi |
06:06 PM, 26 Apr – 06:15 PM, 27 Apr |
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13 May 2026 (Wednesday) |
Apara Ekadashi |
02:52 PM, 12 May – 01:29 PM, 13 May |
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27 May 2026 (Wednesday) |
Padmini Ekadashi |
05:10 AM, 26 May – 06:21 AM, 27 May |
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11 June 2026 (Thursday) |
Parama Ekadashi |
12:57 AM – 10:36 PM, 11 Jun |
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25 June 2026 (Thursday) |
Nirjala Ekadashi |
06:12 PM, 24 Jun – 08:09 PM, 25 Jun |
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10 July 2026 (Friday) |
Vaishnav Yogini Ekadashi |
08:16 AM, 10 Jul – 05:22 AM, 11 Jul |
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25 July 2026 (Saturday) |
Devshayani Ekadashi |
09:12 AM, 24 Jul – 11:34 AM, 25 Jul |
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9 August 2026 (Sunday) |
Kamika Ekadashi |
01:59 PM, 08 Aug – 11:04 AM, 09 Aug |
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23 August 2026 (Sunday) |
Vaishnav Shravana Putrada Ekadashi |
02:00 AM, 23 Aug – 04:18 AM, 24 Aug |
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7 September 2026 (Monday) |
Aja Ekadashi |
07:29 PM, 06 Sep – 05:03 PM, 07 Sep |
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22 September 2026 (Tuesday) |
Parivartini Ekadashi |
08:00 PM, 21 Sep – 09:43 PM, 22 Sep |
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6 October 2026 (Tuesday) |
Indira Ekadashi |
02:07 AM, 06 Oct – 12:34 AM, 07 Oct |
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22 October 2026 (Thursday) |
Papankusha Ekadashi |
02:11 PM, 21 Oct – 02:47 PM, 22 Oct |
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5 November 2026 (Thursday) |
Rama Ekadashi |
11:03 AM, 04 Nov – 10:35 AM, 05 Nov |
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20 November 2026 (Friday) |
Vaishnav Devutthana Ekadashi |
07:15 AM, 20 Nov – 06:31 AM, 21 Nov |
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4 December 2026 (Friday) |
Utpanna Ekadashi |
11:03 PM, 03 Dec – 11:44 PM, 04 Dec |
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20 December 2026 (Sunday) |
Vaikuntha Ekadashi |
10:09 PM, 19 Dec – 08:14 PM, 20 Dec |
Ekadashi Tithi Festivals 2026
Nirjala Ekadashi (June 25, 2026): Chant Vishnu Sahasranama, and donate water and food to the needy.
Devshayani Ekadashi (July 25, 2026): Offer yellow flowers and tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu, and pray as this day marks the beginning of Lord Vishnu's four-month cosmic rest.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi (December 20, 2026): Chant Vishnu mantras and visit Vishnu temples
Kamada Ekadashi (March 29, 2026): Observe a fast, recite the story of Kamada Ekadashi,
Rama Ekadashi (November 5, 2026): Chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya, and offer tulsi and lotus flowers to Lord Vishnu
Parivartini Ekadashi (September 22, 2026): Worship Lord Vamana, as this day marks Lord Vishnu turning sides during his cosmic sleep
What Is the Significance of Ekadashi Tithi?
Detoxifies Body and Mind: Observing fast on Ekadashi detoxifies the body and mind. Also, it teaches self-discipline
Removes Sins: Prayers and fasting on Ekadashi remove sins and negative energies of the present and past lives
Promotes Emotional Stability: Fasting on Ekadashi calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Builds Self-Control: Ekadashi builds self-control and builds mental and inner strength
FAQs
Tradition holds that sin takes refuge in grains on Ekadashi, so devotees abstain from rice, wheat and pulses to keep the body and mind sattvic for the day’s worship.
The fast is broken the next morning on Dwadashi tithi, within the parana window. Breaking it too early, or after Dwadashi has ended, is considered inauspicious.
The strict nirjala fast is not for everyone. Children, the elderly, the unwell and pregnant women should keep a lighter phalahar (fruit and milk) fast instead. When unsure, consult an astrologer or physician.
Nirjala Ekadashi, kept without even water, is held to grant the combined merit of all 24 fasts. Devshayani and Devutthana (Prabodhini) frame the four-month Chaturmas, and Mokshada — falling on Gita Jayanti — is revered for granting liberation.
There are 24 Ekadashis in an ordinary year — one in the Shukla (waxing) and one in the Krishna (waning) fortnight of each lunar month. In a year with an Adhik Maas (intercalary month), two extra Ekadashis are added. In 2026, an Adhik Jyeshtha adds Padmini and Parama Ekadashi, but since there are no Pausha-month Ekadashis in the 2026 Gregorian calendar the total remains 24.