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When is Ekadashi — Sri Rama Ekadashi, 5 November (18 Kartik)

Is it Ekadashi today?

No — today is not Ekadashi; today is Krishna Saptami. The next Ekadashi begins 4 November (17 Kartik) 11:33 AM and ends 5 November (18 Kartik) 11:06 AM.

Next Ekadashi

4–5 November (17–18 Kartik)

Sri Rama Ekadashi

Begins
11:33 AM
4 November (17 Kartik)
Ends
11:06 AM
5 November (18 Kartik)
Udaya tithi (sunrise day):
5 November (18 Kartik)
Lunar month (amanta):
Ashwina

Vaishnava fast: 5 November (18 Kartik)

Parana: Next day, 6 November, before 10:00 AM

Name, Vaishnava day and parana: Vaishnava (Gaudiya panjika), as printed

Dwadashi lasts until 6 November 11:01 AM

Ekadashi in November 2026

Upcoming Ekadashi

Ekadashi 2026 — Bangladesh time
Date (Sanatani)DayBeginsEndsVaishnava fast and parana
14 January (29 Poush)Wednesday03:48 PM13 January (28 Poush)06:23 PM14 January (29 Poush)Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
29 January (15 Magh)Thursday05:06 PM28 January (14 Magh)02:25 PM29 January (15 Magh)Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
13 February (30 Magh)Friday12:52 PM12 February (29 Magh)02:56 PM13 February (30 Magh)Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
27 February (14 Falgun)Friday01:03 AM27 February (14 Falgun)11:03 PM27 February (14 Falgun)Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
15 March (30 Falgun)Sunday08:41 AM14 March (29 Falgun)09:47 AM15 March (30 Falgun)Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
29 March (14 Choitro)Sunday09:16 AM28 March (13 Choitro)08:16 AM29 March (14 Choitro)Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
13 April (29 Choitro)Monday01:47 AM13 April (29 Choitro)01:39 AM14 April (30 Choitro)Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
27 April (13 Boishakh)Monday06:37 PM26 April (12 Boishakh)06:46 PM27 April (13 Boishakh)Mohini EkadashiParana: Next day, 28 April, before 09:57 AM
13 May (29 Boishakh)Wednesday03:22 PM12 May (28 Boishakh)02:00 PM13 May (29 Boishakh)Apara EkadashiParana: Next day, 14 May, before 09:15 AM
27 May (12 Joishtho)Wednesday05:41 AM26 May (11 Joishtho)06:52 AM27 May (12 Joishtho)Padmini EkadashiParana: Parana time is being checked against the printed list
11 June (27 Joishtho)Thursday01:28 AM11 June (27 Joishtho)11:06 PM11 June (27 Joishtho)Kamala EkadashiParana: Next day, 12 June, before 09:53 AM
25 June (10 Asharh)Thursday06:42 PM24 June (9 Asharh)08:39 PM25 June (10 Asharh)Nirjala EkadashiParana: Next day, 26 June, before 09:56 AM
11 July (26 Asharh)Saturday08:46 AM10 July (25 Asharh)05:53 AM11 July (26 Asharh)Yogini EkadashiParana: Next day, 12 July, before 10:00 AM
25 July (8 Srabon)Saturday09:43 AM24 July (7 Srabon)12:04 PM25 July (8 Srabon)Shayana EkadashiParana: Next day, 26 July, before 10:00 AM
9 August (23 Srabon)Sunday02:29 PM8 August (22 Srabon)11:35 AM9 August (23 Srabon)Kamika EkadashiParana: Parana time is being checked against the printed list
23 August (5 Bhadro)Sunday02:30 AM23 August (5 Bhadro)04:49 AM24 August (6 Bhadro)(Pavitra) Jhulan MahadvadashiVaishnava fast: 24 AugustParana: Parana time is being checked against the printed list
7 September (20 Bhadro)Monday07:59 PM6 September (19 Bhadro)05:34 PM7 September (20 Bhadro)Annada EkadashiParana: Next day, 8 September, before 10:02 AM
22 September (4 Ashwin)Tuesday08:31 PM21 September (3 Ashwin)10:13 PM22 September (4 Ashwin)Vijaya MahadvadashiVaishnava fast: 23 SeptemberParana: Next day, 24 September, before 10:00 AM
6 October (18 Ashwin)Tuesday02:38 AM6 October (18 Ashwin)01:05 AM7 October (19 Ashwin)Indira EkadashiParana: Next day, 7 October, before 09:58 AM
22 October (4 Kartik)Thursday02:42 PM21 October (3 Kartik)03:18 PM22 October (4 Kartik)Pashankusha EkadashiParana: Next day, 23 October, before 10:00 AM
5 November (18 Kartik)NextThursday11:33 AM4 November (17 Kartik)11:06 AM5 November (18 Kartik)Sri Rama EkadashiParana: Next day, 6 November, before 10:00 AM
21 November (4 Ogrohayon)Saturday07:46 AM20 November (3 Ogrohayon)07:02 AM21 November (4 Ogrohayon)Utthana EkadashiParana: Parana time is being checked against the printed list
4 December (17 Ogrohayon)Friday11:34 PM3 December (16 Ogrohayon)12:15 AM5 December (18 Ogrohayon)Utpanna EkadashiParana: Parana time is being checked against the printed list
20 December (4 Poush)Sunday10:39 PM19 December (3 Poush)08:45 PM20 December (4 Poush)Mokshada EkadashiParana: Next day, 21 December, before 10:16 AM

Other Vaishnava fasts

Besides Ekadashi, the Gaudiya panjika keeps a fast on these days.

  • 13 February

    Advaita Jayanti (abhisheka at midday)

    Parana: Next day, 14 February, before 10:30 AM

  • 19 February

    Sri Sri Nityananda Jayanti (abhisheka at midday)

    Parana: Parana time is being checked against the printed list

  • 7 March

    Shiva Chaturdashi

    Parana: Next day, 8 March, before 10:22 AM

  • 22 March

    Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's 541st appearance (abhisheka at dusk)

    Parana: Next day, 23 March, before 10:24 AM

Name, Vaishnava day and parana: Vaishnava (Gaudiya panjika), as printed

What is Ekadashi

Ekadashi is the eleventh tithi of each fortnight — two a month, one in Shukla Paksha and one in Krishna Paksha. It is a fast kept for Lord Vishnu.

On Ekadashi grains — rice, lentils, wheat — are usually avoided; fruit, milk and grain-free food are taken. On Nirjala Ekadashi even water is not taken.

The fast is broken the next day within a set time, called parana. In the Vaishnava (Gaudiya) reckoning some rules — for example Dashami at arunodaya — move the fast to Dwadashi (Mahadvadashi), so the Vaishnava day can differ from the sunrise day; both are shown here.

What is observed on Ekadashi

  • Avoid grains (rice, lentils, wheat, maize); take fruit and milk
  • Harinam, kirtan and Vishnu puja
  • On Nirjala Ekadashi, no water either
  • Break the fast next day within the parana time

Where your family's or guru's panjika differs, follow it.

Frequently asked questions

Is it Ekadashi today?

No — today is not Ekadashi; today is Krishna Saptami. The next Ekadashi begins 4 November (17 Kartik) 11:33 AM and ends 5 November (18 Kartik) 11:06 AM.

When is the next Ekadashi, and what is it called?

The next Ekadashi is 4–5 November (17–18 Kartik). The tithi begins 4 November (17 Kartik) 11:33 AM and ends 5 November (18 Kartik) 11:06 AM (Bangladesh time). It is Sri Rama Ekadashi.

When is Ekadashi this month?

Ekadashi in November 2026: 4–5 November (17–18 Kartik); 20–21 November (3–4 Ogrohayon).

When is the Ekadashi parana?

Parana for the next one, Sri Rama Ekadashi, is Next day, 6 November, before 10:00 AM (Vaishnava, as printed in the Gaudiya panjika).

Why do the Vaishnava Ekadashi and the panjika Ekadashi fall on different days?

The panjika takes the day whose sunrise falls in the tithi. In the Vaishnava (Gaudiya) reckoning, Dashami at arunodaya or a few special conjunctions move the fast to Dwadashi — a Mahadvadashi. This page lists both days separately.

How many Ekadashi are there in 2026?

2026 has 24 Ekadashi tithis. The 2026 list gives each date and time.

Why do the times differ from Gupta Press or other Indian panjikas?

Panjikas printed in India use Indian time, which is 30 minutes behind Bangladesh time. Times here are Bangladesh time for sunrise in Dhaka; methods can also differ by a few minutes.