Ekadashi Calendar 2025–2026
All Ekadashi fasting dates with countdown, Vishnu mantras to chant, and significance of each observance.
Next Ekadashi
Kamada Ekadashi
Monday, April 27, 2026
After that: Apara Ekadashi — Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Kamada Ekadashi — Significance
Wish-fulfilling Ekadashi — all righteous desires are fulfilled.
How to Observe Ekadashi
Wake at Brahma Muhurta
Rise 96 minutes before sunrise for your mantra practice — the most spiritually potent time of day.
Ritual Bath
Bathe before beginning any practice. Wear clean clothes, preferably white or yellow.
Chant 108 Times
Chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya or Vishnu Sahasranama at sunrise and again at sunset.
Fast from Grains
Avoid rice, wheat, lentils. Eat fruits, dairy, nuts, root vegetables, and rock salt.
Read the Ekadashi Mahatmya
Each Ekadashi has a story (Mahatmya) in the Puranas — reading or listening to it increases the merit.
Keep a Vigil if Possible
Staying awake through the night in prayer is especially meritorious on Devshayani and Mokshada Ekadashi.
Vishnu Mantras to Chant on Ekadashi
Chant any of these 108 times at sunrise. Vishnu Sahasranama once is equivalent to 1,000 ordinary prayers.
Ekadashi Calendar 2026
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| January 13 | Shattila |
| January 28 | Putrada |
| February 12 | Vijaya |
| February 27 | Jaya |
| March 15 | Papamochani |
| March 29 | Amalaki |
| April 13 | Varuthini |
| April 27 | Kamada |
| May 13 | Apara |
| May 26 | Mohini |
| June 11 | Yogini |
| June 25 | Nirjala |
| July 10 | Kamika |
| July 24 | Devshayani |
| August 8 | Aja |
| August 23 | Putrada |
| September 22 | Parsva |
| October 6 | Rama |
| October 21 | Papankusha |
| November 4 | Utpanna |
| November 20 | Prabodhini |
| December 3 | Saphala |
| December 19 | Mokshada |
Show 2027 Ekadashi dates ↓
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| January 2 | Shattila |
| January 18 | Putrada |
| February 1 | Vijaya |
| February 16 | Jaya |
| March 3 | Papamochani |
| March 4 | Papamochani |
| March 18 | Amalaki |
| April 2 | Varuthini |
| April 17 | Kamada |
| May 2 | Apara |
| May 16 | Mohini |
| May 31 | Apara |
| June 14 | Nirjala |
| June 30 | Yogini |
| July 13 | Devshayani |
| July 29 | Kamika |
| August 12 | Putrada |
| August 27 | Aja |
| September 10 | Parsva |
| September 11 | Parsva |
| September 26 | Indira |
| October 10 | Papankusha |
| October 25 | Rama |
| November 9 | Prabodhini |
| November 23 | Utpanna |
| December 9 | Mokshada |
| December 22 | Saphala |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ekadashi fasting?
Ekadashi is the 11th day (tithi) of each lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar. Observed twice a month — once in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and once in Krishna Paksha (waning moon) — it is the most sacred fasting day in Vaishnavism. Devotees fast from grains and beans, chant Vishnu mantras, and stay in a sattvic state to cleanse the body and mind.
How many Ekadashis are there in a year?
There are 24 Ekadashis in a standard year (two per lunar month × 12 months). In years with an extra lunar month (Adhik Maas), there are 26 Ekadashis. Each Ekadashi has a unique name and specific significance — for example, Nirjala Ekadashi in June is the most rigorous, and Devshayani Ekadashi in July marks the beginning of Chaturmas.
Which mantra should I chant on Ekadashi?
The most commonly prescribed mantras for Ekadashi are: Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya (the 12-syllable Vishnu mantra), Vishnu Sahasranama (the 1,000 names of Vishnu), and Om Namo Narayanaya (the 8-syllable Narayana mantra). Chanting any of these 108 times after sunrise and at sunset is the traditional practice.
What can you eat on Ekadashi?
On Ekadashi, grains (rice, wheat, barley), lentils, and most beans are avoided. Permitted foods include fruits, dairy (milk, curd, ghee), root vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes, sendha namak (rock salt), nuts, and sabudana (tapioca). Many devotees opt for a nirjala (waterless) fast on Nirjala Ekadashi in June for the fullest merit.
What is the significance of Ekadashi vrat?
Ekadashi vrat (fasting) is believed to purify the body and mind, remove accumulated karma, and bring one closer to liberation (moksha). The Padma Purana states that a single Ekadashi fast equals the merit of visiting all sacred pilgrimage sites. It is also physiologically beneficial as a bi-monthly detox aligned with the lunar cycle.
What is the difference between Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha Ekadashi?
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the bright (waxing) fortnight — the moon is growing toward full. Krishna Paksha Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the dark (waning) fortnight — the moon is shrinking toward new. Both are equally sacred, though Shukla Paksha Ekadashis are sometimes considered more auspicious for new beginnings.