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Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026: date and parana time
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In Washington DC, Vaikuntha Ekadashi is on Saturday, December 19, 2026 (Smarta rule). In India (New Delhi) it is on Sunday, December 20, 2026. The Vaishnava and Sri Vaishnava date in Washington DC is Sunday, December 20, 2026. Parana (break the fast): 3:05–4:48 PM on Sunday, December 20 in Washington DC.
- Washington DC
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Washington DC. Smarta rule.
- India
Sunday, December 20, 2026
New Delhi, same rule.
- Vaishnava date
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day).
- Sri Vaishnava date
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day).
Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.
Why the dates differ
The Shukla Ekadashi fast that falls in the solar month Margazhi (Sun in Dhanu, Tamil sunset rule).
The times that decide it (Washington DC): Shukla Ekadashi 11:39 AM, 19 Dec to 9:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:22 AM, 19 Dec
The times that decide it (India, New Delhi): Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:08 AM, 20 Dec
Each date is worked out for its own place and rule. Neither is wrong.
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Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 Washington DC: Saturday, December 19, 2026 Parana: 3:05 PM – 4:48 PM India (New Delhi): Sunday, December 20, 2026 Smarta rule. Each city's date is computed for its own sky and time zone. Neither is wrong. https://pujadeep.com/festivals/vaikuntha-ekadashi/2026/
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Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 in each city
US
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 11:39 AM, 19 Dec to 9:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:15 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 3:05 PM +1 day – 4:31 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Edison, NJ | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 11:39 AM, 19 Dec to 9:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:16 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 3:05 PM +1 day – 4:33 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Washington DC | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 11:39 AM, 19 Dec to 9:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:22 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 3:05 PM +1 day – 4:48 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Atlanta | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 11:39 AM, 19 Dec to 9:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:37 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 3:05 PM +1 day – 3:33 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Boston | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 11:39 AM, 19 Dec to 9:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:09 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 3:05 PM +1 day – 4:14 PM +1 day Close call | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Philadelphia | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 11:39 AM, 19 Dec to 9:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:17 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 3:05 PM +1 day – 4:38 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Chicago | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:39 AM, 19 Dec to 8:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:13 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 2:05 PM +1 day – 2:32 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Houston | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:39 AM, 19 Dec to 8:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:11 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 2:05 PM +1 day – 3:23 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Dallas | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:39 AM, 19 Dec to 8:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:24 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 2:05 PM +1 day – 3:24 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Los Angeles | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 8:39 AM, 19 Dec to 6:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 6:53 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 12:50 PM +1 day – 2:48 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| San Jose, CA | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 8:39 AM, 19 Dec to 6:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:17 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 1:02 PM +1 day – 2:57 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Fremont, CA | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 8:39 AM, 19 Dec to 6:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:18 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 1:03 PM +1 day – 2:57 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Sunnyvale, CA | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 8:39 AM, 19 Dec to 6:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:17 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 1:03 PM +1 day – 2:58 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Cupertino, CA | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 8:39 AM, 19 Dec to 6:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:17 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 1:03 PM +1 day – 2:58 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Seattle | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 8:39 AM, 19 Dec to 6:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:53 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 12:57 PM +1 day – 2:38 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
UK
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 4:39 PM, 19 Dec to 2:45 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 8:03 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 8:03 AM +1 day – 9:37 AM +1 day | – |
| Birmingham, UK | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 4:39 PM, 19 Dec to 2:45 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 8:15 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 8:15 AM +1 day – 9:47 AM +1 day | – |
| Leicester | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 4:39 PM, 19 Dec to 2:45 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 8:13 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 8:13 AM +1 day – 9:45 AM +1 day | – |
| Manchester | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 4:39 PM, 19 Dec to 2:45 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 8:22 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 8:22 AM +1 day – 9:52 AM +1 day | – |
Canada
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 11:39 AM, 19 Dec to 9:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:46 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 3:05 PM +1 day – 4:43 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Brampton | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 11:39 AM, 19 Dec to 9:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:48 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 3:05 PM +1 day – 4:44 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec Sri Vaishnava date (as Srirangam and Tirumala keep it: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Vancouver | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 9:39 AM, 19 Dec to 7:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 9:04 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 1:59 PM +1 day – 3:37 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
| Calgary | Sat 19 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:39 AM, 19 Dec to 8:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 9:36 AM, 19 Dec Parana (break the fast): 2:21 PM +1 day – 3:56 PM +1 day | Vaishnava date (Gaudiya rule: Dashami in arunodaya spoils the day): Sun 20 Dec In India (New Delhi): Sun 20 Dec |
Australia
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 3:39 AM, 20 Dec to 1:45 AM, 21 Dec; sunrise 5:40 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 7:05 AM +1 day – 8:33 AM +1 day | – |
| Melbourne | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 3:39 AM, 20 Dec to 1:45 AM, 21 Dec; sunrise 5:53 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 7:05 AM +1 day – 8:51 AM +1 day | – |
| Brisbane | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 2:39 AM, 20 Dec to 12:45 AM, 21 Dec; sunrise 4:48 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 6:05 AM +1 day – 7:35 AM +1 day | – |
| Perth | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 12:39 AM to 10:45 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 5:06 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 5:07 AM +1 day – 7:58 AM +1 day | – |
India
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:08 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 7:09 AM +1 day – 9:13 AM +1 day | – |
| Mumbai | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:06 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 7:06 AM +1 day – 9:18 AM +1 day | – |
| Kolkata | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 6:11 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 6:11 AM +1 day – 8:20 AM +1 day | – |
| Chennai | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 6:25 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 6:26 AM +1 day – 8:42 AM +1 day | – |
| Bengaluru | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 6:36 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 6:36 AM +1 day – 8:53 AM +1 day | – |
| Hyderabad | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 6:40 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 6:41 AM +1 day – 8:54 AM +1 day | – |
| Ahmedabad | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:15 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 7:16 AM +1 day – 9:24 AM +1 day | – |
| Surat | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:10 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 7:11 AM +1 day – 9:21 AM +1 day | – |
| Pune | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:01 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 7:01 AM +1 day – 9:14 AM +1 day | – |
| Jaipur | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:10 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 7:11 AM +1 day – 9:16 AM +1 day | – |
| Lucknow | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 6:50 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 6:50 AM +1 day – 8:56 AM +1 day | – |
| Varanasi | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 6:38 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 6:39 AM +1 day – 8:45 AM +1 day | – |
| Patna | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 6:30 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 6:31 AM +1 day – 8:37 AM +1 day | – |
| Chandigarh | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:15 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 7:16 AM +1 day – 9:18 AM +1 day | – |
| Bhopal | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 6:56 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 6:57 AM +1 day – 9:05 AM +1 day | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Sun 20 Dec | Shukla Ekadashi 10:09 PM, 19 Dec to 8:15 PM, 20 Dec; sunrise 6:30 AM, 20 Dec Parana (break the fast): 6:31 AM +1 day – 8:50 AM +1 day | – |
Panchang for Vaikuntha Ekadashi day: Saturday, December 19, 2026, Washington DC
- Tithi
- Shukla Dashami (ends 11:39 AM), then Ekadashi (ends 9:45 AM +1 day)
- Nakshatra
- Ashwini (ends 4:26 AM +1 day), then Bharani (ends 2:39 AM +2 days) Name letters for this nakshatra
- Yoga
- Parigha (ends 9:41 PM), then Shiva (ends 6:38 PM +1 day)
- Karana
- Garaja (ends 11:39 AM), then Vanija (ends 10:48 PM), then Vishti (Bhadra) (ends 9:45 AM +1 day)
- Weekday
- Saturday (शनिवार)
- Month
- Margashirsha (Amanta) · Margashirsha (Purnimanta)
- Tamil month
- Margazhi 4 (solar month)
- Year
- Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2083 · Shaka Samvat 1948
- Sunrise
- 7:22 AM
- Sunset
- 4:48 PM
- Moonrise
- 1:08 PM
- Moonset
- 3:21 AM +1 day
- Rahu Kaal
- 9:43 AM – 10:54 AM
- Yamaganda
- 1:16 PM – 2:26 PM
- Gulika Kalam
- 7:22 AM – 8:32 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:46 AM – 12:24 PM
- Brahma Muhurta
- 5:25 AM – 6:23 AM
About the festival
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is the most honoured Ekadashi of the year in the Vishnu temples of South India. It is the Ekadashi of the bright half of the moon that falls in the Tamil solar month of Margazhi, in December or January.
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Questions families ask
Why is Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 on a different day in India?
The date follows the tithi at a set time of day, and that moment falls on a different local day in each place. Washington DC: Saturday, December 19, 2026. India (New Delhi): Sunday, December 20, 2026. In Washington DC: Shukla Ekadashi 11:39 AM, 19 Dec to 9:45 AM, 20 Dec; sunrise 7:22 AM, 19 Dec.
What are the Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 timings in my city?
Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Parana (break the fast): 3:05 PM +1 day – 4:48 PM +1 day. Find your city’s panchang
How is the date found for my city?
Each city’s date is computed for that city, from its own sunrise and sunset and the times the tithi begins and ends, with the rule named below. Find your city in the table above.
Which rule sets the date of Vaikuntha Ekadashi?
The Shukla Ekadashi fast that falls in the solar month Margazhi (Sun in Dhanu, Tamil sunset rule). How we compute dates
The rule and its sources
Tradition: Smarta (default).
- Sri Vaishnava temples such as Srirangam follow their own panchangam.
- Smarta rule: Dwadashi does not prevail after the next sunrise, so householders fast on the day Ekadashi begins even though Dashami prevails at its sunrise (Padma Purana, Skanda Purana; Dharmasindhu). The next day is for sannyasis and those seeking moksha.
- Mokshada Ekadashi in the solar month Margazhi.
Rule sources
- Wikipedia: Vaikuntha Ekadashi
- Published panchang: Tamil calendar (sunset rule for the month start)
- V. Sadagopan, Bhakti List: Srirangam's Vaikunta Ekadasi is the Dhanur masa Shukla Ekadashi; the Adhyayana Utsavam
- TTD and Srirangam Vaikuntha Ekadashi dates 2020-2025, as published (TTD appeal PDF 2023 and news reports quoting TTD and the Srirangam temple; list in test/srivaishnava.test.ts) (read 18 Oct 2026)
- koyil.org: Important days 2025-26, Ekadashi list "based on SrIrangam panchAngam" (read 18 Oct 2026)
- koyil.org: Important days 2026-27, Ekadashi list and Vaikunta Ekadashi 20 Dec 2026 (read 18 Oct 2026)
- Advaita-L: Ekadashi rules from Nirnayasindhu, Dharmasindhu and Kala-Madhava (A. Hudli, 2010)
- South First, 4 Dec 2022: Kaisika Ekadasi "falls on Sunday, December 4" 2022 (read 18 Oct 2026)
Related
Computed for 43 cities on Saturday, December 19, 2026
Rule: The Shukla Ekadashi fast that falls in the solar month Margazhi (Sun in Dhanu, Tamil sunset rule).
What the words mean: Paksha: Shukla and Krishna · Ekadashi
Calculated for your location from NASA JPL's DE440 ephemeris and Astronomy Engine (MIT licence), with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Times can differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. For vrat and puja timings, follow your family or temple tradition.
Source and licence
- Our explanation
- Written for this site from the sources listed here, and checked against them. Free to quote with credit.
- Checked
- Checked against the sources listed, October 15, 2026.
- Updated
- October 28, 2026