Ekadashi Calendar

Ekadashi Dates 2026

Complete list of all 26 Ekadashi fasting dates in 2026, including 2 Adhik Maas Ekadashis.

📅 Note: 2026 has an Adhik Maas (Purushottam Maas) from May 17 – June 15, adding 2 extra Ekadashis: Padmini Ekadashi and Parama Ekadashi. Total: 26 Ekadashis.

# Ekadashi Name Date Day Paksha
1 Shattila Ekadashi January 14 Wednesday Krishna
2 Jaya Ekadashi January 29 Thursday Shukla
3 Vijaya Ekadashi February 13 Friday Krishna
4 Amalaki Ekadashi February 27 Friday Shukla
5 Papamochani Ekadashi March 15 Sunday Krishna
6 Kamada Ekadashi March 29 Sunday Shukla
7 Varuthini Ekadashi April 13 Monday Krishna
8 Mohini Ekadashi April 27 Monday Shukla
9 Apara Ekadashi May 13 Wednesday Krishna
10 ⭐ Padmini Ekadashi (Adhik Maas) May 27 Wednesday Shukla
11 🔥 Nirjala Ekadashi May 27 Wednesday Shukla
12 ⭐ Parama Ekadashi (Adhik Maas) June 11 Thursday Krishna
13 Yogini Ekadashi June 11 Thursday Krishna
14 Devshayani Ekadashi June 25 Thursday Shukla
15 Kamika Ekadashi July 10 Friday Krishna
16 Shravana Putrada Ekadashi July 25 Saturday Shukla
17 Aja Ekadashi August 9 Sunday Krishna
18 Parsva Ekadashi August 23 Sunday Shukla
19 Indira Ekadashi September 7 Monday Krishna
20 Papankusha Ekadashi September 22 Tuesday Shukla
21 Rama Ekadashi October 6 Tuesday Krishna
22 Devutthana Ekadashi October 22 Thursday Shukla
23 Utpanna Ekadashi November 5 Thursday Krishna
24 Mokshada Ekadashi November 20 Friday Shukla
25 Saphala Ekadashi December 4 Friday Krishna
26 Pausha Putrada Ekadashi December 20 Sunday Shukla

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 26 Ekadashis in 2026 — 24 regular plus 2 extra during Adhik Maas (Padmini Ekadashi on May 27 and Parama Ekadashi on June 11).

In 2026, Adhik Maas (Purushottam Maas) falls from May 17 to June 15. During this extra month, two additional Ekadashis — Padmini and Parama — are observed.

Nirjala Ekadashi (May 27) is considered the most significant — the strictest fast observed without even water. Devshayani (June 25) and Devutthana (October 22) mark the start and end of Chaturmas.

Special extended aartis, abhishek, bhog offerings, and night-long bhajan sessions are held. Thousands of devotees visit for darshan and observe the vrat.

Devotees eat a single meal the day before, observe strict fast on Ekadashi (no grains or cereals), and break the fast on Dwadashi after sunrise.