Ekadashi Dates 2026 ஏகாதசி
11th lunar day — Deity: Lord Vishnu (Perumal)
Ekadashi Dates in 2026
| Month | Date | Day | Name | Daily Panchangam | Month Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2026-01-13 | Tuesday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in January › |
| January | 2026-01-28 | Wednesday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in January › |
| February | 2026-02-12 | Thursday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in February › |
| February | 2026-02-27 | Friday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in February › |
| March | 2026-03-14 | Saturday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in March › |
| March | 2026-03-28 | Saturday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in March › |
| April | 2026-04-13 | Monday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in April › |
| April | 2026-04-27 | Monday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in April › |
| May | 2026-05-12 | Tuesday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in May › |
| May | 2026-05-26 | Tuesday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in May › |
| June | 2026-06-11 | Thursday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in June › |
| June | 2026-06-25 | Thursday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in June › |
| July | 2026-07-10 | Friday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in July › |
| July | 2026-07-24 | Friday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in July › |
| August | 2026-08-08 | Saturday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in August › |
| August | 2026-08-23 | Sunday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in August › |
| September | 2026-09-07 | Monday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in September › |
| September | 2026-09-22 | Tuesday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in September › |
| October | 2026-10-06 | Tuesday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in October › |
| October | 2026-10-21 | Wednesday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in October › |
| November | 2026-11-04 | Wednesday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in November › |
| November | 2026-11-20 | Friday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in November › |
| December | 2026-12-04 | Friday | Krishna Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in December › |
| December | 2026-12-20 | Sunday | Shukla Ekadashi | Panchangam › | Ekadashi in December › |
Monthly Ekadashi Pages – 2026
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi (ஏகாதசி) occurs twice every month — on the 11th day of both Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) and Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight). This means there are approximately 24 Ekadashis in a year (25 in some years that have an extra month — Adhika Masa).
Ekadashi is considered the most important fasting day for Vaishnava devotees — those who worship Lord Vishnu or Krishna. The Ekadashi fast involves avoiding rice and grains, and many devout Vaishnavas observe a complete fast (nirjala — without even water). Fruits, milk, and non-grain foods are permitted for those who cannot do a complete fast.
Each Ekadashi has a specific name. Famous ones include Vaikunta Ekadashi (Margazhi month, December), Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha month, June), and Indira Ekadashi (Ashwin month, October). Reading or listening to Vishnu Sahasranama is especially meritorious on Ekadashi.
What to Do on Ekadashi
- Fasting (no rice/grains)
- Vishnu Puja
- Vishnu Sahasranama reading
- Temple visit
- Meditation
- Charity
Monthly Panchangam Calendar
See all Ekadashi dates highlighted alongside Tithi, Nakshatra, and festival information on the monthly Panchangam calendar.