Ekadashi falls twice a month — on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and Krishna Paksha (waning moon). There are 24 Ekadashis in 2026.
| Date | Day | Ekadashi Name | Paksha | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Apara Ekadashi | Krishna | 4d away | |
| 8 June 2026 | Monday | Nirjala Ekadashi | Shukla | Most important — waterless fast | 19d away |
| 22 June 2026 | Monday | Yogini Ekadashi | Krishna | ||
| 7 July 2026 | Tuesday | Devshayani Ekadashi | Shukla | Vishnu goes to yoga nidra | |
| 22 July 2026 | Wednesday | Kamika Ekadashi | Krishna | ||
| 6 August 2026 | Thursday | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | Shukla | ||
| 20 August 2026 | Thursday | Aja Ekadashi | Krishna | ||
| 4 September 2026 | Friday | Parsva Ekadashi | Shukla | Vishnu turns to the right | |
| 19 September 2026 | Saturday | Indira Ekadashi | Krishna | ||
| 4 October 2026 | Sunday | Papankusha Ekadashi | Shukla | Removes sins | |
| 18 October 2026 | Sunday | Rama Ekadashi | Krishna | ||
| 2 November 2026 | Monday | Devutthana Ekadashi | Shukla | Vishnu wakes up — marriages start |
Ekadashi is one of the most important fasting days in Hinduism. The word 'Ekadashi' means '11th' (eka = one, dasha = ten). On this day, devotees fast and worship Lord Vishnu.
