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Apara Ekadashi · 2026

Falls on: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Krishna Ekadashi of Jyeshtha, said to bring boundless (apara) merit; also called Achala Ekadashi.

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

Regional calendars

Also known as: अपरा एकादशी (Hindi) · அபரா ஏகாதசி (Tamil) · అపర ఏకాదశి (Telugu)

Amanta (month ends at the new moon; South and West India)
Vaishakha · Krishna Paksha
Purnimanta (month ends at the full moon; North India)
Jyeshtha · Krishna Paksha
  • Tamil: Chithirai 29, 2057 (Thiruvalluvar)
  • Bengali: Boishakh 28, 1433 (Bangabda)
  • Odia: Baisakha 29, 1433 (Vilayati era)
  • Malayalam: Medam 29, 1201 (Kollam era)

Computed for New York City. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.

Apara Ekadashi 2026
Vishnu
  • Tuesday, May 12, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Tue, May 12, 5:22 AM – Wed, May 13, 4:00 AM EDT
    Break the fast (Parana): Wed, May 13, 2:18 – 5:11 PM EDT
    Hari Vasara lasts until 9:28 AM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.
    Vaishnava Ekadashi: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
    The Vaishnava tradition, including ISKCON, fasts on this day instead.
    Break the fast (Parana): Thu, May 14, 5:39 – 8:32 AM EDT

Frequently asked questions

What is Apara Ekadashi?
Krishna Ekadashi of Jyeshtha, said to bring boundless (apara) merit; also called Achala Ekadashi.
When is Apara Ekadashi 2026?
Apara Ekadashi falls on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.