Ekadashi 2026
All 24 Ekadashi dates in 2026 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Ekadashi: Papankusha Ekadashi — Thursday, 22 Oct 2026
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 14 Jan | Shattila Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 13 Jan 2026, 3:18 PM | 14 Jan 2026, 5:53 PM |
| Thursday, 29 Jan | Jaya Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 28 Jan 2026, 4:36 PM | 29 Jan 2026, 1:55 PM |
| Friday, 13 Feb | Vijaya Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 12 Feb 2026, 12:22 PM | 13 Feb 2026, 2:26 PM |
| Friday, 27 Feb | Amalaki Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 27 Feb 2026, 12:33 AM | 27 Feb 2026, 10:33 PM |
| Sunday, 15 Mar | Papmochani Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 14 Mar 2026, 8:11 AM | 15 Mar 2026, 9:17 AM |
| Sunday, 29 Mar | Kamada Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 28 Mar 2026, 8:46 AM | 29 Mar 2026, 7:46 AM |
| Monday, 13 Apr | Varuthini Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 13 Apr 2026, 1:17 AM | 14 Apr 2026, 1:09 AM |
| Monday, 27 Apr | Mohini Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 26 Apr 2026, 6:07 PM | 27 Apr 2026, 6:16 PM |
| Wednesday, 13 May | Apara Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 12 May 2026, 2:52 PM | 13 May 2026, 1:30 PM |
| Tuesday, 26 May | Padmini Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 26 May 2026, 5:11 AM | 27 May 2026, 6:22 AM |
| Thursday, 11 Jun | Parama Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 11 Jun 2026, 12:58 AM | 11 Jun 2026, 10:36 PM |
| Thursday, 25 Jun | Nirjala Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 24 Jun 2026, 6:12 PM | 25 Jun 2026, 8:09 PM |
| Friday, 10 Jul | Yogini Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 10 Jul 2026, 8:16 AM | 11 Jul 2026, 5:23 AM |
| Saturday, 25 Jul | Devshayani Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 24 Jul 2026, 9:13 AM | 25 Jul 2026, 11:34 AM |
| Sunday, 9 Aug | Kamika Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 8 Aug 2026, 1:59 PM | 9 Aug 2026, 11:05 AM |
| Sunday, 23 Aug | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 23 Aug 2026, 2:00 AM | 24 Aug 2026, 4:19 AM |
| Monday, 7 Sept | Aja Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 6 Sept 2026, 7:29 PM | 7 Sept 2026, 5:04 PM |
| Tuesday, 22 Sept | Parsva (Parivartini) Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 21 Sept 2026, 8:01 PM | 22 Sept 2026, 9:43 PM |
| Tuesday, 6 Oct | Indira Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 6 Oct 2026, 2:07 AM | 7 Oct 2026, 12:34 AM |
| Thursday, 22 Oct | Papankusha Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 21 Oct 2026, 2:12 PM | 22 Oct 2026, 2:48 PM |
| Thursday, 5 Nov | Rama Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 4 Nov 2026, 11:03 AM | 5 Nov 2026, 10:36 AM |
| Friday, 20 Nov | Devutthana (Prabodhini) Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 20 Nov 2026, 7:16 AM | 21 Nov 2026, 6:31 AM |
| Friday, 4 Dec | Utpanna Ekadashi Krishna Ekadashi | 3 Dec 2026, 11:04 PM | 4 Dec 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Sunday, 20 Dec | Mokshada Ekadashi Shukla Ekadashi | 19 Dec 2026, 10:09 PM | 20 Dec 2026, 8:15 PM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Ekadashi
Ekadashi is the eleventh tithi of each lunar fortnight, sacred to Lord Vishnu. There are 24 in a normal year — two each month — and each has its own name and story, such as Nirjala, Devshayani and Devutthana Ekadashi.
How it is observed
Devotees fast from grains and beans, spend the day in prayer and Vishnu puja, and break the fast (parana) on Dwadashi morning after sunrise, within the permitted time.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Ekadashi?
The next Papankusha Ekadashi is on Thursday, 22 Oct. The tithi begins 21 Oct 2026, 2:12 PM and ends 22 Oct 2026, 2:48 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Ekadashi dates are there in 2026?
There are 24 Ekadashi dates in 2026.