Skip to main content

Ekadashi Dates 2026–2027 — Complete Fasting Calendar

ఏకాదశి తేదీలు 2026–2027

All 24 Ekadashi dates in 2026 with names, Paksha, significance, and fasting guidelines. Ekadashi is the most sacred fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

All Ekadashi Dates in 2026 — 2026 ఏకాదశి తేదీలు

#Ekadashi NameDateMonthPaksha
1Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
పౌష పుత్రద ఏకాదశి		January 1, 2026PaushaShukla
2Shattila Ekadashi
షట్‌తిల ఏకాదశి		January 16, 2026PaushaKrishna
3Jaya Ekadashi
జయ ఏకాదశి		January 31, 2026MaghaShukla
4Vijaya Ekadashi
విజయ ఏకాదశి		February 14, 2026MaghaKrishna
5Amalaki Ekadashi
ఆమలకీ ఏకాదశి		March 2, 2026PhalgunaShukla
6Papamochani Ekadashi
పాపమోచని ఏకాదశి		March 17, 2026PhalgunaKrishna
7Kamada Ekadashi
కామద ఏకాదశి		March 31, 2026ChaitraShukla
8Varuthini Ekadashi
వరూథిని ఏకాదశి		April 15, 2026ChaitraKrishna
9Mohini Ekadashi
మోహిని ఏకాదశి		April 30, 2026VaishakhaShukla
10Apara Ekadashi
అపర ఏకాదశి		May 15, 2026VaishakhaKrishna
11Nirjala Ekadashi
నిర్జల ఏకాదశి		May 30, 2026JyeshthaShukla
12Yogini Ekadashi
యోగిని ఏకాదశి		June 13, 2026JyeshthaKrishna
13Devshayani Ekadashi
దేవశయని ఏకాదశి		June 29, 2026AshadhaShukla
14Kamika Ekadashi
కామికా ఏకాదశి		July 13, 2026AshadhaKrishna
15Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
శ్రావణ పుత్రద ఏకాదశి		July 28, 2026ShravanaShukla
16Aja Ekadashi
అజ ఏకాదశి		August 12, 2026ShravanaKrishna
17Parsva Ekadashi
పార్శ్వ ఏకాదశి		August 27, 2026BhadrapadaShukla
18Indira Ekadashi
ఇందిర ఏకాదశి		September 10, 2026BhadrapadaKrishna
19Papankusha Ekadashi
పాపాంకుశ ఏకాదశి		September 26, 2026AshwinShukla
20Rama Ekadashi
రమా ఏకాదశి		October 10, 2026AshwinKrishna
21Prabodhini Ekadashi
ప్రబోధిని ఏకాదశి		October 25, 2026KartikaShukla
22Utpanna Ekadashi
ఉత్పన్న ఏకాదశి		November 9, 2026KartikaKrishna
23Mokshada Ekadashi
మోక్షద ఏకాదశి		November 24, 2026MargashirshaShukla
24Saphala Ekadashi
సఫల ఏకాదశి		December 8, 2026MargashirshaKrishna

Ekadashi Significance — ఏకాదశి ప్రాముఖ్యత

Nirjala Ekadashi

May 30, 2026

Most austere — complete fast without water; merit of all 24 Ekadashis

Devshayani Ekadashi

June 29, 2026

Lord Vishnu goes to sleep; beginning of Chaturmas

Prabodhini Ekadashi

October 25, 2026

Lord Vishnu awakens; end of Chaturmas; also called Dev Uthani Ekadashi

Mokshada Ekadashi

November 24, 2026

Grants liberation (Moksha); also Gita Jayanti — day Bhagavad Gita was spoken

Ekadashi Fasting Rules — ఉపవాస నియమాలు

Foods to avoid: Rice, wheat, grains, lentils, beans, onion, garlic, and certain vegetables (like drumstick, eggplant).

Foods permitted: Fruits, milk, curd, nuts, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sabudana (sago), rock salt (sendha namak), and water.

Nirjala fast: On Nirjala Ekadashi (May 30), devotees observe a complete fast without water. This single observance grants the merit of all 24 Ekadashis.

Parana (breaking fast): Break the fast on Dwadashi after sunrise but before the end of Dwadashi Tithi. Consuming grains during this window is essential.

FAQ

What is Ekadashi?

Ekadashi is the 11th day (Tithi) of each lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar. There are two Ekadashis every month — one in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and one in Krishna Paksha (waning moon), totaling 24 Ekadashis per year. It is considered highly auspicious for fasting and worship of Lord Vishnu.

How to observe Ekadashi fast?

Ekadashi fast typically begins at sunrise on Ekadashi and ends after sunrise on Dwadashi (the next day) during Parana time. Devotees abstain from grains, beans, and certain vegetables. Some observe a complete waterless fast (Nirjala), while others consume fruits, milk, and nuts. The day is spent in prayer, reading scriptures, and chanting Vishnu mantras.

When to break Ekadashi fast (Parana)?

Ekadashi Parana (breaking the fast) must be done on Dwadashi (the 12th Tithi) after sunrise but before the end of Dwadashi Tithi. The ideal Parana time is during the first quarter of the day. If Dwadashi ends before sunrise, Parana should be done right after sunrise. Missing the Parana window is considered inauspicious.