Ekadashi Dates 2026: Complete Vrat Calendar & Parana Time

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Ekadashi Dates 2026: Complete Vrat Calendar & Parana Time

Ekadashi Dates 2026 Calendar

Ekadashi Dates 2026: Vrat Calendar

Complete Guide for Fasting & Parana Timings

💡 Fasting Rule: The fast begins at sunrise on Ekadashi and ends on Dwadashi (Parana time). Rice is strictly prohibited on this day.

In the Vedic Calendar, Ekadashi (the 11th day of the lunar cycle) is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Fasting on this day helps cleanse the body and remove sins. While there are usually 24 Ekadashis, 2026 has 26 Ekadashis due to the extra Adhik Maas.

(For a complete list of all major festivals including Purnima, Amavasya, and Pradosh, check our Hindu Festival Calendar 2026).

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January 2026
Jan 14 (Wed)
KRISHNA PAKSHA
Jan 29 (Thu)
SHUKLA PAKSHA
February 2026
Feb 13 (Fri)
KRISHNA PAKSHA
Feb 27 (Fri)
SHUKLA PAKSHA
March 2026
Mar 14 (Sat)
KRISHNA PAKSHA
Mar 29 (Sun)
SHUKLA PAKSHA
April 2026
Apr 13 (Mon)
KRISHNA PAKSHA
Apr 27 (Mon)
SHUKLA PAKSHA
May 2026 (Adhik Starts)
May 12 (Tue)
KRISHNA PAKSHA
May 28 (Thu)
ADHIK SHUKLA
June 2026 (Adhik Ends)
Jun 11 (Thu)
ADHIK KRISHNA
Jun 26 (Fri)
SHUKLA PAKSHA
July 2026
Jul 10 (Fri)
KRISHNA PAKSHA
Jul 25 (Sat)
SHUKLA PAKSHA
August 2026
Aug 08 (Sat)
KRISHNA PAKSHA
Aug 23 (Sun)
SHUKLA PAKSHA
September 2026
Sep 07 (Mon)
KRISHNA PAKSHA
Sep 22 (Tue)
SHUKLA PAKSHA
October 2026
Oct 07 (Wed)
KRISHNA PAKSHA
Oct 21 (Wed)
SHUKLA PAKSHA
November 2026
Nov 05 (Thu)
KRISHNA PAKSHA
Nov 20 (Fri)
SHUKLA PAKSHA
December 2026
Dec 05 (Sat)
KRISHNA PAKSHA
Dec 19 (Sat)
SHUKLA PAKSHA

Most Significant Ekadashis in 2026

1. Nirjala Ekadashi (June 26)

Known as the “Pandava Ekadashi,” this is the toughest fast where devotees abstain from even water (Nir-jala) for 24 hours.

2. Devshayani Ekadashi (July 25)

Marks the beginning of Chaturmas (four holy months). It is believed that Lord Vishnu goes into a deep cosmic sleep (Yoga Nidra) on this day.

3. Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Dec 19)

Celebrated grandly in South India, it is believed that the gates of Vaikuntha (Lord Vishnu’s abode) open on this day.

How to Perform Ekadashi Vrat (Vidhi)

  • Dashami (Day Before): Eat a light meal before sunset. Avoid grains at night.
  • Ekadashi Morning: Wake up during Brahma Muhurta, take a bath, and light a diya for Lord Vishnu. Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”.
  • Fasting: You can observe Nirjala (no water), Sajala (water only), or Phalahar (fruits/milk). Avoid rice and grains.
  • Dwadashi (Next Day): Break the fast (Parana) within the specific auspicious time after feeding a Brahmin or cow.

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