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 | Action |
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| 13-Jan-2026 | 13-Jan-2026 03:18 PM Tuesday | 14-Jan-2026 05:53 PM Wednesday | Pausha | Krishna |
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| 28-Jan-2026 | 28-Jan-2026 04:37 PM Wednesday | 29-Jan-2026 01:56 PM Thursday | Magha | Shukla |
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| 12-Feb-2026 | 12-Feb-2026 12:23 PM Thursday | 13-Feb-2026 02:26 PM Friday | Magha | Krishna |
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| 27-Feb-2026 | 27-Feb-2026 12:34 AM Friday | 27-Feb-2026 10:34 PM Friday | Phalguna | Shukla |
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| 14-Mar-2026 | 14-Mar-2026 08:11 AM Saturday | 15-Mar-2026 09:17 AM Sunday | Phalguna | Krishna |
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| 28-Mar-2026 | 28-Mar-2026 08:47 AM Saturday | 29-Mar-2026 07:48 AM Sunday | Chaitra | Shukla |
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| 13-Apr-2026 | 13-Apr-2026 01:17 AM Monday | 14-Apr-2026 01:09 AM Tuesday | Chaitra | Krishna |
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| 26-Apr-2026 | 26-Apr-2026 06:08 PM Sunday | 27-Apr-2026 06:17 PM Monday | Vaishakha | Shukla |
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| 12-May-2026 | 12-May-2026 02:53 PM Tuesday | 13-May-2026 01:30 PM Wednesday | Vaishakha | Krishna |
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| 26-May-2026 | 26-May-2026 05:12 AM Tuesday | 27-May-2026 06:23 AM Wednesday | Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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| 11-Jun-2026 | 11-Jun-2026 12:58 AM Thursday | 11-Jun-2026 10:36 PM Thursday | Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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| 24-Jun-2026 | 24-Jun-2026 06:13 PM Wednesday | 25-Jun-2026 08:11 PM Thursday | Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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| 10-Jul-2026 | 10-Jul-2026 08:17 AM Friday | 11-Jul-2026 05:23 AM Saturday | Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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| 24-Jul-2026 | 24-Jul-2026 09:14 AM Friday | 25-Jul-2026 11:36 AM Saturday | Ashadha | Shukla |
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| 08-Aug-2026 | 08-Aug-2026 02:00 PM Saturday | 09-Aug-2026 11:05 AM Sunday | Ashadha | Krishna |
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| 23-Aug-2026 | 23-Aug-2026 02:01 AM Sunday | 24-Aug-2026 04:20 AM Monday | Shravana | Shukla |
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| 06-Sep-2026 | 06-Sep-2026 07:30 PM Sunday | 07-Sep-2026 05:04 PM Monday | Shravana | Krishna |
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| 21-Sep-2026 | 21-Sep-2026 08:02 PM Monday | 22-Sep-2026 09:44 PM Tuesday | Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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| 06-Oct-2026 | 06-Oct-2026 02:08 AM Tuesday | 07-Oct-2026 12:35 AM Wednesday | Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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| 21-Oct-2026 | 21-Oct-2026 02:13 PM Wednesday | 22-Oct-2026 02:49 PM Thursday | Ashvina | Shukla |
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| 04-Nov-2026 | 04-Nov-2026 11:04 AM Wednesday | 05-Nov-2026 10:36 AM Thursday | Ashvina | Krishna |
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| 20-Nov-2026 | 20-Nov-2026 07:17 AM Friday | 21-Nov-2026 06:33 AM Saturday | Kartika | Shukla |
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| 03-Dec-2026 | 03-Dec-2026 11:04 PM Thursday | 04-Dec-2026 11:45 PM Friday | Kartika | Krishna |
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| 19-Dec-2026 | 19-Dec-2026 10:10 PM Saturday | 20-Dec-2026 08:16 PM Sunday | Margashirsha | Shukla |
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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.
