Ekadashi 2026 Dates
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day (tithi) of each fortnight in the Hindu calendar. It occurs twice a month — once in the waxing (Shukla) and once in the waning (Krishna) paksha — and is traditionally observed as a day of fasting and devotion to Lord Vishnu.
Ekadashi dates in 2026
- 29 JanJaya EkadashiThursday
- 13 FebVijaya EkadashiFriday
- 27 FebAmalaki EkadashiFriday
- 15 MarPapamochani EkadashiSunday
- 29 MarKamada EkadashiSunday
- 27 AprMohini EkadashiMonday
- 11 JunApara EkadashiThursday
- 25 JunNirjala EkadashiThursday
- 25 JulDevshayani EkadashiSaturday
- 9 AugKamika EkadashiSunday
- 23 AugShravana Putrada EkadashiSunday
- 7 SeptAja EkadashiMonday
- 22 SeptParivartini EkadashiTuesday
- 6 OctIndira EkadashiTuesday
- 22 OctPapankusha EkadashiThursday
- 5 NovRama EkadashiThursday
- 4 DecUtpanna EkadashiFriday
- 20 DecMokshada EkadashiSunday
Significance of Ekadashi
Fasting on Ekadashi is regarded as one of the most meritorious vratas in the Vaishnava tradition. Each Ekadashi carries its own name and story (katha), and observing it is believed to purify the mind and body and bring spiritual merit. The fast is broken the next morning during Dwadashi, within the prescribed parana window.
How to observe Ekadashi
Observers abstain from grains and beans; many keep a partial or waterless (nirjala) fast according to their capacity and family tradition. The day is spent in prayer, recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranama and chanting. Always break the fast within the parana time shown in that day's panchang.
Ekadashi dates in 2027
- 3 JanSaphala EkadashiSunday
- 19 JanPaush Putrada EkadashiTuesday
- 19 JanPutrada EkadashiTuesday
- 17 FebJaya EkadashiWednesday
- 3 MarVijaya EkadashiWednesday
- 18 MarAmalaki EkadashiThursday
- 2 AprPapamochani EkadashiFriday
- 17 AprKamada EkadashiSaturday
- 16 MayMohini EkadashiSunday
- 1 JunApara EkadashiTuesday
- 14 JunNirjala EkadashiMonday
- 30 JunYogini EkadashiWednesday
- 14 JulDevshayani EkadashiWednesday
- 12 AugShravana Putrada EkadashiThursday
- 28 AugAja EkadashiSaturday
- 11 SeptParivartini EkadashiSaturday
- 26 SeptIndira EkadashiSunday
- 11 OctPapankusha EkadashiMonday
- 25 OctRama EkadashiMonday
- 10 NovDevutthana EkadashiWednesday
- 24 NovUtpanna EkadashiWednesday
- 9 DecMokshada EkadashiThursday
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Ekadashi are there in 2026?▾
There are 18 Ekadashi dates in 2026. The complete list, with the day and month of each, is shown above.
When is the next Ekadashi?▾
The next Ekadashi is Kamika Ekadashi on Sunday, 9 August 2026.
What is Ekadashi?▾
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day (tithi) of each fortnight in the Hindu calendar. It occurs twice a month — once in the waxing (Shukla) and once in the waning (Krishna) paksha — and is traditionally observed as a day of fasting and devotion to Lord Vishnu.
How is Ekadashi observed?▾
Observers abstain from grains and beans; many keep a partial or waterless (nirjala) fast according to their capacity and family tradition. The day is spent in prayer, recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranama and chanting. Always break the fast within the parana time shown in that day's panchang.