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Ekadashi Vrata List 2026: Fasting Dates & Parana Timings
Annual schedule of auspicious Ekadashi fasting dates and precise Parana times for 2026
In Vedic tradition, Ekadashi is celebrated twice a month (Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha). Observing this sacred vrata cleanses karma and elevates spiritual wellness. Breaking the fast (Parana) within the designated astronomical time slot is vital according to scriptures.
Ekadashi Vrata & Parana Timings 2026
| Ekadashi Vrata | Fortnight (Paksha) | Fasting Date | Parana Time (Next Morning) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saphala Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha (Pausha) | January 14, 2026 | Next day 06:43 AM - 10:05 AM |
| Pausha Putrada Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha (Pausha) | January 29, 2026 | Next day 06:39 AM - 10:06 AM |
| Shattila Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha (Magha) | February 13, 2026 | Next day 06:28 AM - 09:56 AM |
| Jaya Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha (Magha) | February 27, 2026 | Next day 06:15 AM - 09:46 AM |
| Vijaya Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha (Phalguna) | March 15, 2026 | Next day 05:58 AM - 09:32 AM |
| Amalaki Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha (Phalguna) | March 29, 2026 | Next day 05:44 AM - 09:18 AM |
| Papmochani Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha (Chaitra) | April 13, 2026 | Next day 05:29 AM - 09:06 AM |
| Kamada Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha (Chaitra) | April 28, 2026 | Next day 05:18 AM - 09:01 AM |
| Varuthini Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha (Boishakh) | May 13, 2026 | Next day 05:10 AM - 08:55 AM |
| Mohini Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha (Boishakh) | May 27, 2026 | Next day 05:05 AM - 08:52 AM |
| Apara Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha (Jyeshtha) | June 11, 2026 | Next day 05:04 AM - 08:52 AM |
| Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhima Ekadashi) | Shukla Paksha (Jyeshtha) | June 25, 2026 | Next day 05:07 AM - 08:55 AM |
| Yogini Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha (Ashadha) | July 10, 2026 | Next day 05:12 AM - 09:01 AM |
| Devshayani Ekadashi (Chaturmas Start) | Shukla Paksha (Ashadha) | July 24, 2026 | Next day 05:18 AM - 09:07 AM |
| Kamika Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha (Shravana) | August 9, 2026 | Next day 05:24 AM - 09:11 AM |
| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha (Shravana) | August 23, 2026 | Next day 05:29 AM - 09:14 AM |
| Aja Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha (Bhadra) | September 7, 2026 | Next day 05:33 AM - 09:16 AM |
| Parsva / Padma Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha (Bhadra) | September 22, 2026 | Next day 05:36 AM - 09:17 AM |
| Indira Ekadashi (Pitru Tarpan) | Krishna Paksha (Ashwin) | October 7, 2026 | Next day 05:40 AM - 09:18 AM |
| Papankusha Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha (Ashwin) | October 21, 2026 | Next day 05:46 AM - 09:21 AM |
| Rama Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha (Kartik) | November 5, 2026 | Next day 05:53 AM - 09:26 AM |
| Devutthana / Prabodhini Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha (Kartik) | November 20, 2026 | Next day 06:04 AM - 09:32 AM |
| Utpanna Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha (Margashirsha) | December 5, 2026 | Next day 06:15 AM - 09:40 AM |
| Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti) | Shukla Paksha (Margashirsha) | December 20, 2026 | Next day 06:23 AM - 09:47 AM |
📜 Key Fasting Rules for Ekadashi
- Dashami Day (Day Prior): Consume a single sattvic vegetarian meal before sunset.
- Ekadashi Day: Abstain from grains, cereals, beans, and lentils. Waterless (Nirjala) or fruit fasting is recommended along with prayer.
- Dwadashi Parana: Break the fast within the prescribed Parana period after offering naivedya to the divine.