Ekadashi Dates 2026 & 2027
Ekadashi — the eleventh tithi of each lunar fortnight — is sacred to Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe the Ekadashi vrat (fast) twice a month, and each of the year's Ekadashis has its own name, story, and significance. All dates below are computed with Swiss Ephemeris using the udaya tithi rule (the tithi prevailing at sunrise).
Next Ekadashi
Devshayani Ekadashi
Saturday, 25 July 2026 · Ashadha Shukla Paksha
Ekadashi Dates 2026
| Date | Day | Ekadashi |
|---|---|---|
| 14 January 2026 | Wednesday | Shattila Ekadashi |
| 29 January 2026 | Thursday | Jaya Ekadashi |
| 13 February 2026 | Friday | Vijaya Ekadashi |
| 27 February 2026 | Friday | Amalaki Ekadashi |
| 15 March 2026 | Sunday | Papmochani Ekadashi |
| 29 March 2026 | Sunday | Kamada Ekadashi |
| 13 April 2026 | Monday | Varuthini Ekadashi |
| 27 April 2026 | Monday | Mohini Ekadashi |
| 13 May 2026 | Wednesday | Apara Ekadashi |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Padmini Ekadashi |
| 11 June 2026 | Thursday | Parama Ekadashi |
| 25 June 2026 | Thursday | Nirjala Ekadashi |
| 10 July 2026 | Friday | Yogini Ekadashi |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | Devshayani Ekadashi |
| 9 August 2026 | Sunday | Kamika Ekadashi |
| 23 August 2026 | Sunday | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi |
| 7 September 2026 | Monday | Aja Ekadashi |
| 22 September 2026 | Tuesday | Parivartini Ekadashi |
| 6 October 2026 | Tuesday | Indira Ekadashi |
| 22 October 2026 | Thursday | Papankusha Ekadashi |
| 5 November 2026 | Thursday | Rama Ekadashi |
| 21 November 2026 | Saturday | Devutthana Ekadashi |
| 4 December 2026 | Friday | Utpanna Ekadashi |
| 20 December 2026 | Sunday | Mokshada Ekadashi |
Ekadashi Dates 2027
| Date | Day | Ekadashi |
|---|---|---|
| 3 January 2027 | Sunday | Saphala Ekadashi |
| 19 January 2027 | Tuesday | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi |
| 2 February 2027 | Tuesday | Shattila Ekadashi |
| 17 February 2027 | Wednesday | Jaya Ekadashi |
| 3 March 2027 | Wednesday | Vijaya Ekadashi |
| 18 March 2027 | Thursday | Amalaki Ekadashi |
| 2 April 2027 | Friday | Papmochani Ekadashi |
| 17 April 2027 | Saturday | Kamada Ekadashi |
| 2 May 2027 | Sunday | Varuthini Ekadashi |
| 16 May 2027 | Sunday | Mohini Ekadashi |
| 1 June 2027 | Tuesday | Apara Ekadashi |
| 14 June 2027 | Monday | Nirjala Ekadashi |
| 30 June 2027 | Wednesday | Yogini Ekadashi |
| 14 July 2027 | Wednesday | Devshayani Ekadashi |
| 29 July 2027 | Thursday | Kamika Ekadashi |
| 12 August 2027 | Thursday | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi |
| 28 August 2027 | Saturday | Aja Ekadashi |
| 11 September 2027 | Saturday | Parivartini Ekadashi |
| 26 September 2027 | Sunday | Indira Ekadashi |
| 11 October 2027 | Monday | Papankusha Ekadashi |
| 25 October 2027 | Monday | Rama Ekadashi |
| 10 November 2027 | Wednesday | Devutthana Ekadashi |
| 24 November 2027 | Wednesday | Utpanna Ekadashi |
| 9 December 2027 | Thursday | Mokshada Ekadashi |
| 23 December 2027 | Thursday | Saphala Ekadashi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Ekadashi are there in a year?
There are normally 24 Ekadashis in a year — one in the Shukla Paksha (waxing fortnight) and one in the Krishna Paksha (waning fortnight) of each lunar month. In a year with an Adhika Masa (intercalary month) there can be 25 or 26.
What is the Ekadashi vrat?
The Ekadashi vrat is a fast observed on the eleventh tithi in honour of Lord Vishnu. Grains and beans are traditionally avoided; many devotees take only fruit and milk, or a complete waterless (nirjala) fast on Nirjala Ekadashi. The fast is broken (parana) on the next day, Dwadashi, after sunrise.
Which is the most important Ekadashi?
Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla) is considered the most austere and rewarding — a complete fast without water. Devshayani Ekadashi begins Chaturmas when Vishnu enters cosmic sleep, and Devutthana Ekadashi ends it, reopening the marriage season.
How is the Ekadashi date calculated?
Ekadashi is the day when the eleventh tithi prevails at sunrise (udaya tithi). A tithi is 12° of angular distance between Moon and Sun, so its length varies — which is why Ekadashi sometimes falls a day apart in different time zones. AstroJanamPatrika computes tithis with Swiss Ephemeris using the Lahiri ayanamsa.