Ekadashi Vrat 2026
According to the Hindu calendar, ‘Ekadashi Vrat’ is observed on the 11th day of Purnima and Amavasya. In this way, there are 2 Ekadashi fasts in every month, one in Krishna Paksha and the other in Shukla Paksha. Ekadashi date has been given great importance in Hindu scriptures. The date of 24 Ekadashi will come in 2026. Ekadashi is also known as the day of Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi is the favorite date of Lord Vishnu.
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When Is Ekadashi in 2026?
| Month | Ekadashi Name | Date & Day | Paksha | Hindu Month | Tithi Timing (Begins – Ends) |
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| January | Shattila Ekadashi | Jan 14, 2026 (Wednesday) | Krishna Ekadashi | Magha | Begins: 03:17 PM, Jan 13 Ends: 05:52 PM, Jan 14 |
| January | Jaya Ekadashi | Jan 29, 2026 (Thursday) | Shukla Ekadashi | Magha | Begins: 04:35 PM, Jan 28 Ends: 01:55 PM, Jan 29 |
| February | Vijaya Ekadashi | Feb 13, 2026 (Friday) | Krishna Ekadashi | Phalguna | Begins: 12:22 PM, Feb 12 Ends: 02:25 PM, Feb 13 |
| February | Amalaki Ekadashi | Feb 27, 2026 (Friday) | Shukla Ekadashi | Phalguna | Begins: 12:33 AM, Feb 27 Ends: 10:32 PM, Feb 27 |
| March | Papamochani Ekadashi | Mar 15, 2026 (Sunday) | Krishna Ekadashi | Chaitra | Begins: 08:10 AM, Mar 14 Ends: 09:16 AM, Mar 15 |
| March | Kamada Ekadashi | Mar 29, 2026 (Sunday) | Shukla Ekadashi | Chaitra | Begins: 08:45 AM, Mar 28 Ends: 07:46 AM, Mar 29 |
| April | Varuthini Ekadashi | Apr 13, 2026 (Monday) | Krishna Ekadashi | Vaishakha | Begins: 01:16 AM, Apr 13 Ends: 01:08 AM, Apr 14 |
| April | Mohini Ekadashi | Apr 27, 2026 (Monday) | Shukla Ekadashi | Vaishakha | Begins: 06:06 PM, Apr 26 Ends: 06:15 PM, Apr 27 |
| May | Apara Ekadashi | May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) | Krishna Ekadashi | Jyeshtha | Begins: 02:52 PM, May 12 Ends: 01:29 PM, May 13 |
| May | Padmini Ekadashi | May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) | Shukla Ekadashi | Jyeshtha | Begins: 05:10 AM, May 26 Ends: 06:21 AM, May 27 |
| June | Parama Ekadashi | Jun 11, 2026 (Thursday) | Krishna Ekadashi | Jyeshtha | Begins: 12:57 AM, Jun 11 Ends: 10:36 PM, Jun 11 |
| June | Nirjala Ekadashi | Jun 25, 2026 (Thursday) | Shukla Ekadashi | Jyeshtha | Begins: 06:12 PM, Jun 24 Ends: 08:09 PM, Jun 25 |
| July | Yogini Ekadashi | Jul 10–11, 2026 (Fri–Sat) | Krishna Ekadashi | Ashadha | Begins: 08:16 AM, Jul 10 Ends: 05:22 AM, Jul 11 |
| July | Devshayani Ekadashi | Jul 25, 2026 (Saturday) | Shukla Ekadashi | Ashadha | Begins: 09:12 AM, Jul 24 Ends: 11:34 AM, Jul 25 |
| August | Kamika Ekadashi | Aug 9, 2026 (Sunday) | Krishna Ekadashi | Shravana | Begins: 01:59 PM, Aug 08 Ends: 11:04 AM, Aug 09 |
| August | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | Aug 23–24, 2026 (Sun–Mon) | Shukla Ekadashi | Shravana | Begins: 02:00 AM, Aug 23 Ends: 04:18 AM, Aug 24 |
| September | Aja Ekadashi | Sep 7, 2026 (Monday) | Krishna Ekadashi | Bhadrapada | Begins: 07:29 PM, Sep 06 Ends: 05:03 PM, Sep 07 |
| September | Parsva Ekadashi | Sep 22, 2026 (Tuesday) | Shukla Ekadashi | Bhadrapada | Begins: 08:00 PM, Sep 21 Ends: 09:43 PM, Sep 22 |
| October | Indira Ekadashi | Oct 6, 2026 (Tuesday) | Krishna Ekadashi | Ashwina | Begins: 02:07 AM, Oct 06 Ends: 12:34 AM, Oct 07 |
| October | Papankusha Ekadashi | Oct 22, 2026 (Thursday) | Shukla Ekadashi | Ashwina | Begins: 02:11 PM, Oct 21 Ends: 02:47 PM, Oct 22 |
| November | Rama Ekadashi | Nov 5, 2026 (Thursday) | Krishna Ekadashi | Kartika | Begins: 11:03 AM, Nov 04 Ends: 10:35 AM, Nov 05 |
| November | Devutthana Ekadashi | Nov 20–21, 2026 (Fri–Sat) | Shukla Ekadashi | Kartika | Begins: 07:15 AM, Nov 20 Ends: 06:31 AM, Nov 21 |
| December | Utpanna Ekadashi | Dec 4, 2026 (Friday) | Krishna Ekadashi | Margashirsha | Begins: 11:03 PM, Dec 03 Ends: 11:44 PM, Dec 04 |
| December | Mokshada (Vaikuntha) Ekadashi | Dec 20, 2026 (Sunday) | Shukla Ekadashi | Margashirsha | Begins: 10:09 PM, Dec 19 Ends: 08:14 PM, Dec 20 |
Each Ekadashi Has Its Own Importance
Ekadashi fast is sometimes for two days. One day before the fast, the person observing the fast takes only lunch and does not eat anything at night. The main reason for this is that it is believed that on the day of the fast, there should be no food residue left in the stomach. One has to observe a strict fast for the whole day of Ekadashi. On the second day of Ekadashi, a person observing the fast can eat food after sunrise. No grain can be taken on the day of the fast. Apart from this, devotees can keep Nirjala fast according to their ability. Only fruits should be eaten in the meal, which can be taken at a time according to the desire.
Each Ekadashi has its own special significance. This fast is observed by the devotees of Lord Vishnu for his grace. The fruit of Ekadashi fasting is more than any fast, Havan, Yagya, Vedic rituals etc. It is also believed that the ancestors who observe fast on this day attain heaven.
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Vishnu Mantra for Ekadashi Vrat
Vishnu Mantra: Om Namo Narayanaya.
Invocation and Obeisance to Lord Krishna..
Vishnu Gayatri Mahamantra- Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi, Tanno Vishnu: Prachodayat.
What to Do During Ekadashi Fast?
- First of all in the morning take a bath with pure water and resolve the fast.
- Lord Vishnu should be worshiped properly and lamp should be donated at night.
- Ekadashi is a very good day for Bhajan-Kirtan.
- On the second day i.e. on the day of Dwadashi, Lord Vishnu should be worshiped in the morning and the needy people should be fed.
- The worship should be concluded by donating as much as possible.
- Sometimes the date of Ekadashi fasting is of two days. In such a situation, fasting should be done on the first day and food should be taken on the second day. The second day of the two-day fast is for sannyasis, widowed women and those who wish to attain salvation. On whichever of the two days the devotees observe a fast, they become eligible for the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
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