Ekadashi Kab Hai — 2026 Dates, Fasting & Parana Timings

Ekadashi falls twice every lunar month — the 11th day of Shukla and Krishna Paksha (24 times in 2026). Get the complete 2026 Ekadashi date list with fasting rules and parana timings.

Quick Answer

Ekadashi (एकादशी) is the 11th tithi of each lunar fortnight — falling twice a month, 24 times a year. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and devotees observe a fast (vrat) from grains and beans, breaking it the next morning at the Parana time.

The most important Ekadashis in 2026: Nirjala Ekadashi (June 25 — the waterless fast, considered the most powerful), Vaikunta Ekadashi (December 20 — opens the gates of Vaikuntha), Devshayani Ekadashi (July 24 — Vishnu goes to rest), and Prabodhini Ekadashi (November 20).

The fast begins at sunrise on Ekadashi and ends at Parana on Dwadashi (12th day), which must be after sunrise and outside Hari Vasara (the first quarter of the day). The Parana window is city-specific.

Get every 2026 Ekadashi date with city-specific timings on Live Panchang — the Ekadashi 2026 page lists all 24 dates with fasting rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ekadashi in 2026?

Ekadashi falls twice every lunar month in 2026 — 24 dates total. The first is January 29 and the last is December 20, 2026.

When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026?

Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 falls on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

When should the Ekadashi fast be broken?

The fast is broken (Parana) on Dwadashi morning after sunrise, avoiding Hari Vasara. City-specific Parana times are shown on Live Panchang.