Ekadashi 2026 calendar: Full list of fasting dates and ritual guide
The complete Ekadashi calendar for 2026 lists the twice-monthly fasting days dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It serves as a ready reckoner for the observance, rituals and spiritual importance of each date.
Ekadashi, observed twice every month, is one of the most spiritually significant fasting days in Hindu tradition. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, each Ekadashi carries its own importance, rituals, and benefits. Below is the complete Ekadashi calendar for 2026 presented in an easy-to-read tabular format.
EKADASHI CALENDAR 2026 (TABULAR FORMAT)
| DATE | DAY | EKADASHI NAME | PAKSHA | START TIME | END TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | Sunday | Papmochani Ekadashi | Krishna | Mar 14 – 08:10 AM | Mar 15 – 09:16 AM |
| March 29, 2026 | Sunday | Kamada Ekadashi | Shukla | Mar 28 – 08:45 AM | Mar 29 – 07:46 AM |
| April 13, 2026 | Monday | Varuthini Ekadashi | Krishna | Apr 13 – 01:16 AM | Apr 14 – 01:08 AM |
| April 27, 2026 | Monday | Mohini Ekadashi | Shukla | Apr 26 – 06:06 PM | Apr 27 – 06:15 PM |
| May 13, 2026 | Wednesday | Apara Ekadashi | Krishna | May 12 – 02:52 PM | May 13 – 01:29 PM |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Padmini Ekadashi | Shukla | May 26 – 05:10 AM | May 27 – 06:21 AM |
| June 11, 2026 | Thursday | Parama Ekadashi | Krishna | Jun 11 – 12:57 AM | Jun 11 – 10:36 PM |
| June 25, 2026 | Thursday | Nirjala Ekadashi | Shukla | Jun 24 – 06:12 PM | Jun 25 – 08:09 PM |
| July 10–11, 2026 | Fri–Sat | Yogini Ekadashi | Krishna | Jul 10 – 08:16 AM | Jul 11 – 05:22 AM |
| July 25, 2026 | Saturday | Devshayani Ekadashi | Shukla | Jul 24 – 09:12 AM | Jul 25 – 11:34 AM |
| August 9, 2026 | Sunday | Kamika Ekadashi | Krishna | Aug 08 – 01:59 PM | Aug 09 – 11:04 AM |
| Aug 23–24, 2026 | Sun–Mon | Shravan Putrada Ekadashi | Shukla | Aug 23 – 02:00 AM | Aug 24 – 04:18 AM |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Aja Ekadashi | Krishna | Sep 06 – 07:29 PM | Sep 07 – 05:03 PM |
| September 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Parivartini Ekadashi | Shukla | Sep 21 – 08:00 PM | Sep 22 – 09:43 PM |
| October 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Indira Ekadashi | Krishna | Oct 06 – 02:07 AM | Oct 07 – 12:34 AM |
| October 22, 2026 | Thursday | Papankusha Ekadashi | Shukla | Oct 21 – 02:11 PM | Oct 22 – 02:47 PM |
| November 5, 2026 | Thursday | Rama Ekadashi | Krishna | Nov 04 – 11:03 AM | Nov 05 – 10:35 AM |
| Nov 20–21, 2026 | Fri–Sat | Devutthana Ekadashi | Shukla | Nov 20 – 07:15 AM | Nov 21 – 06:31 AM |
| December 4, 2026 | Friday | Utpanna Ekadashi | Krishna | Dec 03 – 11:03 PM | Dec 04 – 11:44 PM |
| December 20, 2026 | Sunday | Mokshada / Vaikuntha Ekadashi | Shukla | Dec 19 – 10:09 PM | Dec 20 – 08:14 PM |
WHAT MAKES EKADASHI SPECIAL?
Ekadashi is more than just a fasting day it is considered a powerful time for spiritual cleansing and self-discipline. Observing fasts, chanting prayers, and avoiding certain foods like grains are believed to help devotees purify the body and mind.
TYPES OF EKADASHI FASTS
NIRJALA FAST: No food or water
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PHALAHAR FAST: Fruits, milk, and light foods allowed
SATVIK FAST: Simple, non-grain
KEY RITUALS TO FOLLOW
EARLY MORNING (holy bath)
WORSHIP OF LORD VISHNU
CHANTING VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
AVOIDANCE OF GRAINS AND TAMASIC FOODS
BREAKING FAST ON DWADASHI AT RIGHT TIME
WHY MANY STILL FOLLOW EKADASHI
Apart from religious beliefs, Ekadashi fasting is also associated with detox benefits, better digestion, and mental clarity. It encourages mindful eating and self-control practices that are relevant even today.
The Ekadashi calendar 2026 serves as a spiritual guide for devotees throughout the year. With clearly defined dates and timings, it helps followers plan their fasts and rituals with precision while staying connected to tradition and well-being.
Ekadashi, observed twice every month, is one of the most spiritually significant fasting days in Hindu tradition. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, each Ekadashi carries its own importance, rituals, and benefits. Below is the complete Ekadashi calendar for 2026 presented in an easy-to-read tabular format.
EKADASHI CALENDAR 2026 (TABULAR FORMAT)
| DATE | DAY | EKADASHI NAME | PAKSHA | START TIME | END TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | Sunday | Papmochani Ekadashi | Krishna | Mar 14 – 08:10 AM | Mar 15 – 09:16 AM |
| March 29, 2026 | Sunday | Kamada Ekadashi | Shukla | Mar 28 – 08:45 AM | Mar 29 – 07:46 AM |
| April 13, 2026 | Monday | Varuthini Ekadashi | Krishna | Apr 13 – 01:16 AM | Apr 14 – 01:08 AM |
| April 27, 2026 | Monday | Mohini Ekadashi | Shukla | Apr 26 – 06:06 PM | Apr 27 – 06:15 PM |
| May 13, 2026 | Wednesday | Apara Ekadashi | Krishna | May 12 – 02:52 PM | May 13 – 01:29 PM |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Padmini Ekadashi | Shukla | May 26 – 05:10 AM | May 27 – 06:21 AM |
| June 11, 2026 | Thursday | Parama Ekadashi | Krishna | Jun 11 – 12:57 AM | Jun 11 – 10:36 PM |
| June 25, 2026 | Thursday | Nirjala Ekadashi | Shukla | Jun 24 – 06:12 PM | Jun 25 – 08:09 PM |
| July 10–11, 2026 | Fri–Sat | Yogini Ekadashi | Krishna | Jul 10 – 08:16 AM | Jul 11 – 05:22 AM |
| July 25, 2026 | Saturday | Devshayani Ekadashi | Shukla | Jul 24 – 09:12 AM | Jul 25 – 11:34 AM |
| August 9, 2026 | Sunday | Kamika Ekadashi | Krishna | Aug 08 – 01:59 PM | Aug 09 – 11:04 AM |
| Aug 23–24, 2026 | Sun–Mon | Shravan Putrada Ekadashi | Shukla | Aug 23 – 02:00 AM | Aug 24 – 04:18 AM |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Aja Ekadashi | Krishna | Sep 06 – 07:29 PM | Sep 07 – 05:03 PM |
| September 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Parivartini Ekadashi | Shukla | Sep 21 – 08:00 PM | Sep 22 – 09:43 PM |
| October 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Indira Ekadashi | Krishna | Oct 06 – 02:07 AM | Oct 07 – 12:34 AM |
| October 22, 2026 | Thursday | Papankusha Ekadashi | Shukla | Oct 21 – 02:11 PM | Oct 22 – 02:47 PM |
| November 5, 2026 | Thursday | Rama Ekadashi | Krishna | Nov 04 – 11:03 AM | Nov 05 – 10:35 AM |
| Nov 20–21, 2026 | Fri–Sat | Devutthana Ekadashi | Shukla | Nov 20 – 07:15 AM | Nov 21 – 06:31 AM |
| December 4, 2026 | Friday | Utpanna Ekadashi | Krishna | Dec 03 – 11:03 PM | Dec 04 – 11:44 PM |
| December 20, 2026 | Sunday | Mokshada / Vaikuntha Ekadashi | Shukla | Dec 19 – 10:09 PM | Dec 20 – 08:14 PM |
WHAT MAKES EKADASHI SPECIAL?
Ekadashi is more than just a fasting day it is considered a powerful time for spiritual cleansing and self-discipline. Observing fasts, chanting prayers, and avoiding certain foods like grains are believed to help devotees purify the body and mind.
TYPES OF EKADASHI FASTS
NIRJALA FAST: No food or water
PHALAHAR FAST: Fruits, milk, and light foods allowed
SATVIK FAST: Simple, non-grain
KEY RITUALS TO FOLLOW
EARLY MORNING (holy bath)
WORSHIP OF LORD VISHNU
CHANTING VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
AVOIDANCE OF GRAINS AND TAMASIC FOODS
BREAKING FAST ON DWADASHI AT RIGHT TIME
WHY MANY STILL FOLLOW EKADASHI
Apart from religious beliefs, Ekadashi fasting is also associated with detox benefits, better digestion, and mental clarity. It encourages mindful eating and self-control practices that are relevant even today.
The Ekadashi calendar 2026 serves as a spiritual guide for devotees throughout the year. With clearly defined dates and timings, it helps followers plan their fasts and rituals with precision while staying connected to tradition and well-being.
