Prabodhini Ekadashi · 2026
Falls on: Friday, November 20, 2026
Day when Lord Vishnu awakens from cosmic sleep, ending the Chaturmas period. Also known as Devuthani Ekadashi.
Dates and timings for Abu Dhabi.
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 Abu Dhabi.
How it is observed
- End of Chaturmas, Vishnu awakens from Yoga Nidra
- Auspicious activities like weddings resume
- Vishnu puja
- Tulsi Vivah
Prabodhini Ekadashi 2026
Vishnu
- Friday, November 20, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: Fri, Nov 20, 5:46 AM – Sat, Nov 21, 5:02 AM GSTBreak the fast (Parana): Sat, Nov 21, 1:13 – 3:23 PM GSTHari Vasara lasts until 10:38 AM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.Vaishnava Ekadashi: Saturday, November 21, 2026The Vaishnava tradition, including ISKCON, fasts on this day instead.Break the fast (Parana): Sun, Nov 22, 6:42 – 8:53 AM GST
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prabodhini Ekadashi?
- Day when Lord Vishnu awakens from cosmic sleep, ending the Chaturmas period. Also known as Devuthani Ekadashi.
- When is Prabodhini Ekadashi 2026?
- Prabodhini Ekadashi falls on Friday, November 20, 2026.