Aja Ekadashi · 2026
Falls on: Sunday, September 6, 2026
Ekadashi occurring in the dark fortnight of Bhadrapada, beneficial for ancestors and removing sins.
Dates and timings for New York City.
Why this date
Smarta rule: the fast is kept on the day Ekadashi is current at both Arunodaya (96 minutes before sunrise) and sunrise in New York City.
How it is observed
- Vishnu puja
- Tarpan for ancestors
Regional calendars
Also known as: अजा एकादशी (Hindi) · அஜா ஏகாதசி (Tamil) · అజా ఏకాదశి (Telugu)
- Amanta (month ends at the new moon; South and West India)
- Shravana · Krishna Paksha
- Purnimanta (month ends at the full moon; North India)
- Bhadrapada · Krishna Paksha
- Tamil: Avani 21, 2057 (Thiruvalluvar)
- Bengali: Bhadro 21, 1433 (Bangabda)
- Odia: Bhadraba 22, 1433 (Vilayati era)
- Malayalam: Chingam 21, 1202 (Kollam era)
Computed for New York City. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.
Aja Ekadashi 2026
Vishnu
- Sunday, September 6, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: Sun, Sep 6, 9:59 AM – Mon, Sep 7, 7:34 AM EDTBreak the fast (Parana): Mon, Sep 7, 2:10 – 4:44 PM EDTHari Vasara lasts until 12:59 PM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.Gauna Ekadashi (alternate): Monday, September 7, 2026Householders (Smarta) fast on the first day. The alternate day is for sannyasis, widows and those seeking moksha, and it is also the Vaishnava fast.Break the fast (Parana): Tue, Sep 8, 6:29 – 9:03 AM EDT
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aja Ekadashi?
- Ekadashi occurring in the dark fortnight of Bhadrapada, beneficial for ancestors and removing sins.
- When is Aja Ekadashi 2026?
- Aja Ekadashi falls on Sunday, September 6, 2026.