Vijaya Ekadashi · 2026
Falls on: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Krishna Ekadashi of Phalguna, observed for victory (vijaya); Rama is said to have kept it before crossing to Lanka.
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: विजया एकादशी (Hindi) · விஜயா ஏகாதசி (Tamil) · విజయ ఏకాదశి (Telugu)
- Amanta (month ends at the new moon; South and West India)
- Magha · Krishna Paksha
- Purnimanta (month ends at the full moon; North India)
- Phalguna · Krishna Paksha
- Tamil: Thai 30, 2056 (Thiruvalluvar)
- Bengali: Magh 29, 1432 (Bangabda)
- Odia: Phalguna 1, 1433 (Vilayati era)
- Malayalam: Makaram 30, 1201 (Kollam era)
Computed for New York City. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.
Vijaya Ekadashi 2026
Vishnu
- Thursday, February 12, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: Thu, Feb 12, 1:52 AM – Fri, Feb 13, 3:56 AM ESTBreak the fast (Parana): Fri, Feb 13, 1:14 – 3:21 PM ESTHari Vasara lasts until 10:20 AM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijaya Ekadashi?
- Krishna Ekadashi of Phalguna, observed for victory (vijaya); Rama is said to have kept it before crossing to Lanka.
- When is Vijaya Ekadashi 2026?
- Vijaya Ekadashi falls on Thursday, February 12, 2026.