Ekadashi Tithi in 2026

Ekadashi Tithi is considered extremely holy and auspicious in Hinduism. It comes twice every month – on the eleventh day of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. It is considered a special day of fasting, devotion, and spirituality. This Tithi is the best for worshipping Lord Vishnu. Fasting on this day and worshiping Lord Vishnu brings happiness, peace, and prosperity in a person's life.

Religious Significance of Ekadashi

According to mythological beliefs, fasting on Ekadashi Tithi destroys all the sins of a person and he attains salvation. It is also called "Hari Vasar", as this day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Fasting on Ekadashi Tithi and reciting Vishnu Sahasranama brings blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Method of Ekadashi Vrat

• Start of the fast: Wake up before sunrise on Ekadashi day, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
• Worship of Lord Vishnu: Worship Lord Vishnu with Tulsi leaves, lamp, incense, and naivedya.
• Observance of the fast: Keep fast throughout the day. You can eat fruits, but do not consume grains and tamasic food.
• Ratri Jagran: Many people do Ratri Jagran on this day and sing bhajans and kirtans of Lord Vishnu.
• Paran of the fast on Dwadashi: Perform the ritual of breaking the fast on Dwadashi Tithi.

Major Ekadashis

There are 24 Ekadashis in a year, out of which some major Ekadashis are:

• Nirjala Ekadashi: Water is also discarded on this day.
• Kamada Ekadashi: For the destruction of sins and fulfillment of desires.
• Devuthani Ekadashi: The day Lord Vishnu awakens from Yognidra.
• Mokshada Ekadashi: Special for attaining salvation.

Mythological stories

A story is famous about the origin of Ekadashi fast. It is said that 'Ekadashi Devi' appeared from the body of Lord Vishnu, who destroyed sin. She urged Vishnu devotees to observe the fast so that they can be free from sins.

Ekadashi Tithi Timings 2026

Ekadashi is considered as a day that has special significance in Hinduism. This day is called the eleventh day of the two lunar phases that occur in the Hindu month. There are two lunar phases, Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. This day occurs 24 times in a year according to the Hindu calendar. Sometimes, there are two additional Ekadashi that occur in a leap year.

Ekadashi Tithi – January 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Shattila Ekadashi)
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 13 January 2026 at 03:18 pm – 14 January 2026 at 05:53 pm

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Jaya Ekadashi)
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 28 January 2026 at 04:36 pm – 29 January 2026 at 01:55 pm

Ekadashi Tithi – February 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Vijaya Ekadashi)
Friday, 13 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 12 February 2026 at 12:22 pm – 13 February 2026 at 02:26 pm

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Amalaki Ekadashi)
Friday, 27 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 27 February 2026 at 12:33 am – 27 February 2026 at 10:33 pm

Ekadashi Tithi – March 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Papmochani Ekadashi)
Sunday, 15 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 14 March 2026 at 08:11 am – 15 March 2026 at 09:17 am

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Kamada Ekadashi)
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 28 March 2026 at 08:46 am – 29 March 2026 at 07:46 am

Ekadashi Tithi – April 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Varuthini Ekadashi)
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 13 April 2026 at 01:17 am – 14 April 2026 at 01:09 am

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Mohini Ekadashi)
Monday, 27 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 26 April 2026 at 06:07 pm – 27 April 2026 at 06:16 pm

Ekadashi Tithi – May 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Apara Ekadashi)
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 12 May 2026 at 02:52 pm – 13 May 2026 at 01:30 pm

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Padmini Ekadashi)
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 26 May 2026 at 05:11 am – 27 May 2026 at 06:22 am

Ekadashi Tithi – June 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Parama Ekadashi)
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 11 June 2026 at 12:58 am – 11 June 2026 at 10:36 pm

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Nirjala Ekadashi)
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 24 June 2026 at 06:12 pm – 25 June 2026 at 08:09 pm

Ekadashi Tithi – July 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Yogini Ekadashi)
Saturday, 11 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 10 July 2026 at 08:16 am – 11 July 2026 at 05:23 am

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Devshayani Ekadashi)
Saturday, 25 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 24 July 2026 at 09:13 am – 25 July 2026 at 11:34 am

Ekadashi Tithi – August 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Kamika Ekadashi)
Sunday, 9 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 8 August 2026 at 01:59 pm – 9 August 2026 at 11:05 am

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Shravana Putrada Ekadashi)
Monday, 24 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 23 August 2026 at 02:00 am – 24 August 2026 at 04:19 am

Ekadashi Tithi – September 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Aja Ekadashi)
Monday, 7 September 2026
Tithi Timing: 6 September 2026 at 07:29 pm – 7 September 2026 at 05:04 pm

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Parsva Ekadashi)
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Tithi Timing: 21 September 2026 at 08:01 pm – 22 September 2026 at 09:43 pm

Ekadashi Tithi – October 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Indira Ekadashi)
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Tithi Timing: 6 October 2026 at 02:08 am – 7 October 2026 at 12:35 am

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Papankusha Ekadashi)
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Tithi Timing: 21 October 2026 at 02:12 pm – 22 October 2026 at 02:48 pm

Ekadashi Tithi – November 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Rama Ekadashi)
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Tithi Timing: 4 November 2026 at 11:03 am – 5 November 2026 at 10:36 am

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi, Devutthana Ekadashi)
Saturday, 21 November 2026
Tithi Timing: 20 November 2026 at 07:16 am – 21 November 2026 at 06:32 am

Ekadashi Tithi – December 2026

Krishna Paksha Ekadashi (Utpanna Ekadashi)
Friday, 4 December 2026
Tithi Timing: 3 December 2026 at 11:04 pm – 4 December 2026 at 11:45 pm

Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (Mokshada Ekadashi)
Sunday, 20 December 2026
Tithi Timing: 19 December 2026 at 10:09 pm – 20 December 2026 at 08:15 pm