Ekadashi Dates 2026
Ekadashi is one of the most sacred days in Vaishnavism and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing the Ekadashi fast is believed to cleanse sins, purify the mind and body, and bring the devotee closer to liberation (moksha). Among all Ekadashis, Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the most powerful.
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| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 13-Jan-2026 03:18 PM Tuesday
Ends: 14-Jan-2026 05:53 PM Wednesday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 29.0°
Vishakha (Pada 3)
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| 28-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 28-Jan-2026 04:37 PM Wednesday
Ends: 29-Jan-2026 01:56 PM Thursday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 14.3°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 12-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 12-Feb-2026 12:23 PM Thursday
Ends: 13-Feb-2026 02:26 PM Friday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 29.3°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
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| 27-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 27-Feb-2026 12:34 AM Friday
Ends: 27-Feb-2026 10:34 PM Friday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Gemini 13.9°
Ardra (Pada 3)
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| 14-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 14-Mar-2026 08:11 AM Saturday
Ends: 15-Mar-2026 09:17 AM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 29.3°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 28-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 28-Mar-2026 08:47 AM Saturday
Ends: 29-Mar-2026 07:48 AM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 13.2°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 13-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 13-Apr-2026 01:17 AM Monday
Ends: 14-Apr-2026 01:09 AM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 28.7°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 26-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 26-Apr-2026 06:08 PM Sunday
Ends: 27-Apr-2026 06:17 PM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Leo 12.1°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 12-May-2026 |
Begins: 12-May-2026 02:53 PM Tuesday
Ends: 13-May-2026 01:30 PM Wednesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 27.4°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 26-May-2026 |
Begins: 26-May-2026 05:12 AM Tuesday
Ends: 27-May-2026 06:23 AM Wednesday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 10.5°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 11-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 11-Jun-2026 12:58 AM Thursday
Ends: 11-Jun-2026 10:36 PM Thursday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 25.7°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 24-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 24-Jun-2026 06:13 PM Wednesday
Ends: 25-Jun-2026 08:11 PM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Libra 8.8°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 10-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 10-Jul-2026 08:17 AM Friday
Ends: 11-Jul-2026 05:23 AM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 23.6°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 24-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 24-Jul-2026 09:14 AM Friday
Ends: 25-Jul-2026 11:36 AM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 7.0°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 08-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 08-Aug-2026 02:00 PM Saturday
Ends: 09-Aug-2026 11:05 AM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 21.6°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 23-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 23-Aug-2026 02:01 AM Sunday
Ends: 24-Aug-2026 04:20 AM Monday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 5.5°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 06-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 06-Sep-2026 07:30 PM Sunday
Ends: 07-Sep-2026 05:04 PM Monday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Gemini 19.8°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 21-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 21-Sep-2026 08:02 PM Monday
Ends: 22-Sep-2026 09:44 PM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 4.4°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 06-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 06-Oct-2026 02:08 AM Tuesday
Ends: 07-Oct-2026 12:35 AM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 18.4°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 21-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 21-Oct-2026 02:13 PM Wednesday
Ends: 22-Oct-2026 02:49 PM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 3.7°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 04-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 04-Nov-2026 11:04 AM Wednesday
Ends: 05-Nov-2026 10:36 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Leo 17.6°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 20-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 20-Nov-2026 07:17 AM Friday
Ends: 21-Nov-2026 06:33 AM Saturday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Pisces 3.5°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 03-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 03-Dec-2026 11:04 PM Thursday
Ends: 04-Dec-2026 11:45 PM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Virgo 17.3°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 19-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 19-Dec-2026 10:10 PM Saturday
Ends: 20-Dec-2026 08:16 PM Sunday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aries 3.5°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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Ekadashi – Significance, Fasting Rules & Rituals
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day (tithi) of each fortnight in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice a month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha, giving 24 Ekadashis in a regular year.
What is the significance of Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing the fast is believed to cleanse sins, purify the mind and body, and bring the devotee closer to liberation (moksha). It is also a powerful day for meditation and reading of Vishnu scriptures.
How is the Ekadashi fast observed?
The fast begins at sunrise and is broken the next morning on Dwadashi after sunrise. Grains, beans, and certain vegetables are strictly avoided. Permitted foods include fruits, milk, nuts, rock salt, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and sabudana.
Which Ekadashi is the most important?
Nirjala Ekadashi in Jyeshtha month is the most powerful — observing it with a complete waterless fast is said to carry the merit of all 24 Ekadashis combined. Other important ones include Devshayani Ekadashi, Devutthana Ekadashi, and Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
What foods are avoided on Ekadashi?
All grains (rice, wheat, dal), lentils, beans, onion, and garlic are avoided. Permitted foods include fruits, milk, ghee, rock salt, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sabudana, and nuts.