Ekadashi 2026 dates
There are 23 Ekadashi dates in 2026. The full list is below, computed from the Delhi-noon panchanga; the exact vrat day can shift by a day in other cities.
| Date | Day | Fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| 14 January 2026 | Wed | Krishna Paksha |
| 29 January 2026 | Thu | Shukla Paksha |
| 13 February 2026 | Fri | Krishna Paksha |
| 27 February 2026 | Fri | Shukla Paksha |
| 14 March 2026 | Sat | Krishna Paksha |
| 28 March 2026 | Sat | Shukla Paksha |
| 13 April 2026 | Mon | Krishna Paksha |
| 27 April 2026 | Mon | Shukla Paksha |
| 13 May 2026 | Wed | Krishna Paksha |
| 26 May 2026 | Tue | Shukla Paksha |
| 11 June 2026 | Thu | Krishna Paksha |
| 25 June 2026 | Thu | Shukla Paksha |
| 10 July 2026 | Fri | Krishna Paksha |
| 24 July 2026 | Fri | Shukla Paksha |
| 23 August 2026 | Sun | Shukla Paksha |
| 7 September 2026 | Mon | Krishna Paksha |
| 22 September 2026 | Tue | Shukla Paksha |
| 6 October 2026 | Tue | Krishna Paksha |
| 22 October 2026 | Thu | Shukla Paksha |
| 4 November 2026 | Wed | Krishna Paksha |
| 20 November 2026 | Fri | Shukla Paksha |
| 4 December 2026 | Fri | Krishna Paksha |
| 20 December 2026 | Sun | Shukla Paksha |
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, kept as a fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It falls twice a lunar month, once in the waxing (Shukla) and once in the waning (Krishna) fortnight, so there are roughly 24 Ekadashis in a year.
Devotees fast from grains and beans, keep a light or waterless vow, and break it the next morning (parana) after sunrise within the Dwadashi window. Ekadashi is considered the most powerful lunar fast for cleansing and merit.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ekadashi in 2026?
The Ekadashi dates in 2026 are: 14 January 2026, 29 January 2026, 13 February 2026, 27 February 2026, 14 March 2026, 28 March 2026, 13 April 2026, 27 April 2026, 13 May 2026, 26 May 2026, 11 June 2026, 25 June 2026, 10 July 2026, 24 July 2026, 23 August 2026, 7 September 2026, 22 September 2026, 6 October 2026, 22 October 2026, 4 November 2026, 20 November 2026, 4 December 2026, 20 December 2026.
How is Ekadashi observed?
Devotees fast from grains and beans, keep a light or waterless vow, and break it the next morning (parana) after sunrise within the Dwadashi window. Ekadashi is considered the most powerful lunar fast for cleansing and merit.
How are these dates calculated?
Each date is computed from the Delhi-noon panchanga using Swiss-Ephemeris-grade Moon positions, not copied from another almanac. Because lunar tithis depend on location, the observed vrat day can shift by a day in other cities.