You planned your fast, skipped dinner the night before, woke up early — and then someone told you the date was wrong. Ekadashi shifts every year based on the lunar calendar, and missing the correct date means your fast may fall on Dashami or Dwadashi instead. This complete 2026 list with exact tithi timings makes sure that never happens to you.
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💡 Quick Answer: There are 24 Ekadashi fasting days in 2026. Next upcoming: Nirjala Ekadashi — June 25, 2026 (Thursday) — the most sacred Ekadashi of the year. Fast observed on the day when Ekadashi Tithi is prevailing at sunrise. Break fast (Parana) on Dwadashi morning after sunrise.
⚡ 2026 Special — Adhik Maas: Due to the extra lunar month, 2026 has 24 Ekadashi instead of the usual 23. The rare Parama Ekadashi (June 11) falls during Adhik Maas and is believed to carry multiplied spiritual merit.
Ekadashi 2026 — Quick Calendar (All 24 Dates)
| Month | Ekadashi | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Shattila Ekadashi | 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday |
| January | Jaya Ekadashi | 29 Jan 2026 | Thursday |
| February | Vijaya Ekadashi | 13 Feb 2026 | Friday |
| February | Amalaki Ekadashi | 27 Feb 2026 | Friday |
| March | Papamochani Ekadashi | 15 Mar 2026 | Sunday |
| March | Kamada Ekadashi | 29 Mar 2026 | Sunday |
| April | Varuthini Ekadashi | 13 Apr 2026 | Monday |
| April | Mohini Ekadashi | 27 Apr 2026 | Monday |
| May | Apara Ekadashi | 13 May 2026 | Wednesday |
| May | Padmini Ekadashi (Adhik) | 27 May 2026 | Wednesday |
| June | Parama Ekadashi (Adhik) | 11 Jun 2026 | Thursday |
| June | Nirjala Ekadashi 🔥 | 25 Jun 2026 | Thursday |
| July | Yogini Ekadashi | 10 Jul 2026 | Friday |
| July | Devshayani Ekadashi | 25 Jul 2026 | Saturday |
| August | Kamika Ekadashi | 9 Aug 2026 | Sunday |
| August | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | 23 Aug 2026 | Sunday |
| September | Aja Ekadashi | 7 Sep 2026 | Monday |
| September | Parsva Ekadashi | 22 Sep 2026 | Tuesday |
| October | Indira Ekadashi | 6 Oct 2026 | Tuesday |
| October | Papankusha Ekadashi | 22 Oct 2026 | Thursday |
| November | Rama Ekadashi | 5 Nov 2026 | Thursday |
| November | Devutthana Ekadashi | 20 Nov 2026 | Friday |
| December | Utpanna Ekadashi | 4 Dec 2026 | Friday |
| December | Mokshada (Vaikuntha) Ekadashi 🔥 | 20 Dec 2026 | Sunday |
Source: Hindu Panchang 2026 (IST — New Delhi timings)
The 4 Most Important Ekadashi in 2026
1. 🔥 Nirjala Ekadashi — June 25, 2026 (Thursday)
Also called Pandava Nirjala or Bhima Ekadashi — the most difficult and most meritorious Ekadashi of the year.
| Detail | Timing |
|---|---|
| Tithi Starts | June 24, 6:12 PM |
| Tithi Ends | June 25, 8:09 PM |
| Fasting Day | June 25, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Parana (Fast Break) | June 26 — 5:25 AM to 10:04 AM |
Significance: Observed completely without food and water. A single Nirjala fast is believed to carry the merit of observing all 24 Ekadashis of the year. Extremely auspicious but physically demanding — consult a doctor if you have health conditions.
2. Devshayani Ekadashi — July 25, 2026 (Saturday)
Also called Shayani Ekadashi — marks the beginning of Chaturmas, the sacred four-month period when Lord Vishnu enters Yoganidra (divine sleep).
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fasting Day | July 25, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Significance | Chaturmas begins — avoid auspicious events like marriages |
| Ends | Devutthana Ekadashi — November 20, 2026 |
Important: From Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi (July 25 – Nov 20) is the Chaturmas period. Marriages, mundan, and new business ventures are traditionally avoided during these 4 months.
3. Devutthana Ekadashi — November 20, 2026 (Friday)
Also called Prabodhini Ekadashi — Lord Vishnu awakens from his four-month yogic sleep.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fasting Day | November 20, 2026 (Friday) |
| Significance | End of Chaturmas — marriage season begins again |
| Also Known As | Tulsi Vivah day — Tulsi plant married to Lord Vishnu |
4. 🔥 Mokshada Ekadashi (Vaikuntha Ekadashi) — December 20, 2026 (Sunday)
The most spiritually powerful Ekadashi — gates of Vaikuntha (Lord Vishnu’s abode) are believed to open.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fasting Day | December 20, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Also Called | Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Gita Jayanti |
| Special Note | Bhagavad Gita was revealed by Lord Krishna on this day |
| Best At | ISKCON temples, Vaishnav temples — overnight bhajans |
Month-wise Ekadashi Significance
| Ekadashi | Date | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Shattila | Jan 14 | Sesame (til) donation — removes sins |
| Jaya | Jan 29 | Removes ghost-related troubles |
| Vijaya | Feb 13 | Victory in all endeavours |
| Amalaki | Feb 27 | Amla tree worship — health and wealth |
| Papamochani | Mar 15 | Liberation from past sins |
| Kamada | Mar 29 | Wish-fulfilling Ekadashi |
| Varuthini | Apr 13 | Protection from misfortune |
| Mohini | Apr 27 | Removes material attachment |
| Apara | May 13 | Liberation from infamy and sin |
| Padmini | May 27 | Adhik Maas — rare and highly meritorious |
| Parama | Jun 11 | Adhik Maas — multiplied blessings |
| Nirjala | Jun 25 | Waterless fast = merit of all 24 Ekadashis |
| Yogini | Jul 10 | Removes suffering and diseases |
| Devshayani | Jul 25 | Chaturmas begins — Lord Vishnu rests |
| Kamika | Aug 9 | Removes sins of current birth |
| Shravana Putrada | Aug 23 | Bestows children — Putrada means son-giving |
| Aja | Sep 7 | Removes past life sins |
| Parsva | Sep 22 | Lord Vishnu turns over in sleep |
| Indira | Oct 6 | Liberation of ancestors |
| Papankusha | Oct 22 | Destroys accumulated sins |
| Rama | Nov 5 | Bestows wealth and removes poverty |
| Devutthana | Nov 20 | Lord Vishnu awakens — Chaturmas ends |
| Utpanna | Dec 4 | Birth of Ekadashi Devi |
| Mokshada | Dec 20 | Gates of Vaikuntha open — Gita Jayanti |
How to Observe Ekadashi Vrat — Rules
One Day Before (Dashami)
- Take a single sattvic meal in the afternoon
- Avoid non-vegetarian food, onion and garlic
- Sleep early — avoid late night
On Ekadashi Day
- Wake up before sunrise — take bath
- Take a vow (Sankalp): “I will fast today for Lord Vishnu”
- Visit a Vishnu temple if possible
- Chant Vishnu Sahasranama or Hare Krishna Mahamantra
Fasting Rules
| ✅ Permitted | ❌ Not Permitted |
|---|---|
| Fruits, milk, curd | Rice, wheat, all grains |
| Sabudana (sago) | Lentils and pulses |
| Nuts and dry fruits | Regular salt (use rock salt) |
| Sweet potatoes, potatoes | Onion, garlic |
| Kuttu flour, singhara flour | Non-vegetarian food |
Breaking the Fast — Parana
The fast must be broken on Dwadashi (12th lunar day) morning — after sunrise and within the prescribed time window. Breaking the fast before Dwadashi begins, or after Dwadashi ends, is considered invalid.
Upcoming Ekadashi — What’s Next
| Ekadashi | Date | Days Away |
|---|---|---|
| Nirjala Ekadashi | June 25, 2026 | 21 days |
| Yogini Ekadashi | July 10, 2026 | 36 days |
| Devshayani Ekadashi | July 25, 2026 | 51 days |
FAQ
2026 mein kitni Ekadashi hain?
2026 mein 24 Ekadashi hain — Adhik Maas ke kaaran ek extra. Normally 23 Ekadashi hoti hain ek saal mein.
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 kab hai?
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 25 June (Thursday) ko hai. Tithi starts June 24 at 6:12 PM and ends June 25 at 8:09 PM. Parana (fast break): June 26 between 5:25 AM and 10:04 AM.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 kab hai?
Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mokshada Ekadashi) 2026 20 December (Sunday) ko hai. It is also Gita Jayanti — the day Bhagavad Gita was revealed.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 kab hai aur Chaturmas kab se shuru hota hai?
Devshayani Ekadashi 25 July 2026 (Saturday) ko hai. Chaturmas is same day se shuru hota hai aur Devutthana Ekadashi 20 November 2026 tak chalta hai.
Ekadashi fast kaise todte hain?
Ekadashi fast Dwadashi ki subah sunrise ke baad torna chahiye — prescribed Parana window ke andar. Pehle paani piyein, phir amla ya light food lein. Grains are permitted once Parana is done.
Kya Nirjala Ekadashi mein paani pi sakte hain?
Traditionally, Nirjala Ekadashi completely waterless (nirjal) fast hai. If you have health conditions — diabetes, BP, heart issues — please consult a doctor before observing Nirjala fast. A modified phalahar (fruit) fast is also accepted.
Lord Vishnu’s 24 Ekadashis guide devotees through the entire year — from the wish-fulfilling Kamada in spring to the liberation-granting Vaikuntha in December. Save this calendar now and never miss a sacred fasting day in 2026. 🙏
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