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 Dubai.
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 Dubai.
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, 1:09 – 3:19 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, 6:40 – 8:50 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.