AstrologgerWhen is the next Ekadashi?
Next Ekadashi: Friday, 20 November 2026 (Prabodhini (Devuthani) Ekadashi) — tithi 20 Nov 7:16 AM to 21 Nov 6:32 AM (New Delhi).
Ekadashi is the 11th tithi of each lunar fortnight — a day of fasting devoted to Vishnu, observed twice a month. Below are every Ekadashi of the year with the tithi timing and the parana window on the next day (Dwadashi), computed for New Delhi from the actual planetary positions, not copied.
The next 3 Ekadashi dates
| Date | Name | Tithi window | Parana (fast-breaking) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 20 November 2026 | Prabodhini (Devuthani) Ekadashi | 20 Nov 7:16 AM to 21 Nov 6:32 AM | 21 Nov 1:12 PM–21 Nov 3:19 PM |
| Friday, 4 December 2026 | Utpanna Ekadashi | 3 Dec 11:04 PM to 4 Dec 11:45 PM | 5 Dec 7:00 AM–5 Dec 9:05 AM |
| Sunday, 20 December 2026 | Mokshada Ekadashi | 19 Dec 10:10 PM to 20 Dec 8:15 PM | 21 Dec 7:10 AM–21 Dec 9:14 AM |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Ekadashi?+
The next Ekadashi is Prabodhini (Devuthani) Ekadashi on Friday, 20 November 2026, tithi 20 Nov 7:16 AM to 21 Nov 6:32 AM (New Delhi). After that: Friday, 4 December 2026; Sunday, 20 December 2026.
How many Ekadashi are there in 2026?+
There are 24 Ekadashi fasting days in 2026 for the Delhi region — two in most lunar months (Shukla and Krishna paksha). A leap (Adhika) month, when present, adds extra Ekadashis such as Padmini and Parama.
What is the parana time?+
Parana is the fast-breaking, done on the next morning (Dwadashi) after sunrise, within the first fifth of the day and before Dwadashi ends — and never during Hari Vasara. Each date below shows its exact parana window.
Which is the most important Ekadashi?+
Nirjala Ekadashi (kept without even water) and Devshayani & Prabodhini (which open and close Chaturmas) are considered the most significant, but every Ekadashi carries its own merit.
What can you eat during Ekadashi vrat?+
Observers traditionally avoid grains (rice, wheat) and pulses/beans. Common permitted foods are fruit, milk and dairy, potato and other roots, sabudana (tapioca), nuts, and sendha namak (rock salt). The strictness is a personal choice — from nirjala (no water) to a single fruit meal.