Ekadashi 2026 | Ekadashi Vrat 2026 dates

Ekadashi Vrat is the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu Puja. Ekadashi is observed on eleventh day of every fortnight of the Hindu month (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha).

Some Ekadashi vratas are differed by a day for Smartha, Vaishnava and Gauna sect of Hindus. Smarta people observe Ekadashi on the day during which Ekadasi starts and Vaishnava and Gauna sect of people observe it on the next day.

As ‘Ekadashi’ or the eleventh day of any month is stated to be a special day for worship of Vishnu, observance of of ‘Upavas’ (Fasting), Puja and Vrata are stated to be of significance to qualify for the nullification of sins and a stepping stone for attaining ‘Vaikuntha’. In fact the advantage of performing Vrata in full faith and devotion is stated to reap the fruits of Ashwamedha Yagna and Rajasuya Yagna, besides avoiding ‘Yama Darshana’ or the need for the visits of hell.

With no exaggeration,observance the Ekadasha Vrata is said to be superior than the bathings in the Sacred Rivers/ Kshetras like Ganga, Kashi, Pushkar, Kukukshetra, Narmada, Devika, Yamuna, Chandrabhaga etc. Rukmanga Katha mentions all the merits of Ekadashi Vrat.

Ekadashi Foods – Food items to consume on Ekadashi Vrata.. what are the various food items to eat on Ekadashi vrata? Clean ingredients means those item that are only used on Ekadashi days and not on any other day, these items are clean salt, clean sugar and clean oil. It is highly advised to keep these items in separate containers in the kitchen. Check about Ekadashi Foods in detail..

The story of Sage Durvasa and the King Ambarisha tells the importance of Ekadashi Vrat Paaran (Ekadashi fast breaking) on Dwadashi day. The story also tells the Mahatmya of Durvasa Muni…

Here is the schedule of Ekadashi Vrat in 2026 

Ekadashi in January 2026
Shattila Ekadashi – January 14, 2026, Wednesday
Magha, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 03:17 PM, Jan 13
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 05:52 PM, Jan 14

Jaya Ekadashi – January 29, 2026, Thursday
Magha, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 04:35 PM, Jan 28
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 01:55 PM, Jan 29

Ekadashi in February 2026 

Vijaya Ekadashi – February 13, 2026, Friday
Phalguna, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 12:22 PM, Feb 12
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 02:25 PM, Feb 13

Amalaki Ekadashi – February 27, 2026, Friday
Phalguna, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 12:33 AM, Feb 27
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 10:32 PM, Feb 27

Ekadashi in March 2026
Papamochani Ekadashi – March 15, 2026, Sunday
Vishnushrinkhala Yoga Dwadashi
Chaitra, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 08:10 AM, Mar 14
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 09:16 AM, Mar 15

Kamada Ekadashi – March 29, 2026, Sunday
Chaitra, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 08:45 AM, Mar 28
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 07:46 AM, Mar 29

Ekadashi in April 2026
Varuthini Ekadashi – April 13, 2026, Monday
Vaishakha, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 01:16 AM, Apr 13
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 01:08 AM, Apr 14

Mohini Ekadashi – April 27, 2026, Monday
Vaishakha, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 06:06 PM, Apr 26
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 06:15 PM, Apr 27

Ekadashi in May 2026
Apara Ekadashi – May 13, 2026, Wednesday
Jyeshtha, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 02:52 PM, May 12
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 01:29 PM, May 13

Padmini Ekadashi – May 27, 2026, Wednesday
Unmilini Mahadwadashi
Jyeshtha, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 05:10 AM, May 26
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 06:21 AM, May 27

Ekadashi in June 2026
Parama Ekadashi – June 11, 2026, Thursday
Jyeshtha, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 12:57 AM, Jun 11
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 10:36 PM, Jun 11

Nirjala Ekadashi – June 25, 2026, Thursday
Jyeshtha, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 06:12 PM, Jun 24
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 08:09 PM, Jun 25

Ekadashi in July 2026
Yogini Ekadashi – July 10, 2026, Friday
July 11, 2026, Saturday
Gauna Yogini Ekadashi
Vaishnava Yogini Ekadashi
Ashadha, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 08:16 AM, Jul 10
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 05:22 AM, Jul 11

Devshayani Ekadashi – July 25, 2026, Saturday
Ashadha, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 09:12 AM, Jul 24
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 11:34 AM, Jul 25

Ekadashi in August 2026
Kamika Ekadashi – August 9, 2026, Sunday
Shravana, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 01:59 PM, Aug 08
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 11:04 AM, Aug 09

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi – August 23, 2026, Sunday
August 24, 2026, Monday
Vanjuli Mahadwadashi
Vaishnava Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Shravana, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 02:00 AM, Aug 23
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 04:18 AM, Aug 24

Ekadashi in September 2026
Aja Ekadashi – September 7, 2026, Monday
Bhadrapada, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 07:29 PM, Sep 06
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 05:03 PM, Sep 07

Parsva Ekadashi – September 22, 2026, Tuesday
Vishnushrinkhala Yoga Dwadashi
Bhadrapada, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 08:00 PM, Sep 21
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 09:43 PM, Sep 22

Ekadashi in October 2026
Indira Ekadashi – October 6, 2026, Tuesday
Ashwina, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 02:07 AM, Oct 06
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 12:34 AM, Oct 07

Papankusha Ekadashi – October 22, 2026, Thursday
Ashwina, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 02:11 PM, Oct 21
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 02:47 PM, Oct 22

Ekadashi in November 2026
Rama Ekadashi – November 5, 2026, Thursday
Kartika, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 11:03 AM, Nov 04
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 10:35 AM, Nov 05

Devutthana Ekadashi – November 20, 2026, Friday
November 21, 2026, Saturday
Trisparsha Mahadwadashi,Gauna Devutthana Ekadashi,Vaishnava Devutthana Ekadashi,Guruvayur Ekadashi
Kartika, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 07:15 AM, Nov 20
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 06:31 AM, Nov 21

Ekadashi in December 2026
Utpanna Ekadashi – December 4, 2026, Friday
Margashirsha, Krishna Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 11:03 PM, Dec 03
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 11:44 PM, Dec 04

Mokshada Ekadashi – December 20, 2026, Sunday
Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Margashirsha, Shukla Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 10:09 PM, Dec 19
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 08:14 PM, Dec 20