Ekadashi comes twice every lunar month , on the 11th day (tithi) of both the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) and waning moon (Krishna Paksha), so there are usually 24 Ekadashis in a year, sometimes 26 when there is an extra lunar month.

When is Ekadashi?

  • In the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi is the 11th tithi after both Amavasya (new moon) and Purnima (full moon).
  • This means it does not fall on a fixed English calendar date like “always on a Wednesday”; it shifts every month.
  • For 2026, for example, January Ekadashis are on 14 January (Shattila Ekadashi) and 29 January (Jaya Ekadashi).

In simple terms: if you look at a Hindu panchang, find the 11th lunar day in each half of the month—that is Ekadashi.

How to find the next Ekadashi for you

Because Ekadashi depends on lunar position and location-specific sunrise , exact dates and fasting times differ by city and country.

To get your next Ekadashi accurately:

  1. Go to any reliable Hindu calendar / panchang website or app that asks for your city.
  1. Enter your location and year (e.g., 2026).
  1. Check:
    • Ekadashi date
    • Start and end of Ekadashi tithi
    • Parana (fast-breaking) time on Dwadashi (the 12th day).

Many devotees specifically use detailed panchang sites (like those listing “Ekadashi fasting days for New Delhi, India”) to avoid mistakes in tithi and parana timing.

What Ekadashi means for devotees

  • Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is regarded as a very auspicious fasting day that helps spiritual purification and self-discipline.
  • Observers usually avoid grains and cereals, spend more time in japa, prayer, and listening to spiritual talks, and break the fast on Dwadashi during the prescribed parana window.

Many forums and calendars also mention that Smartha and Vaishnava traditions can differ slightly: sometimes Vaishnava Ekadashi is observed a day later than Smartha Ekadashi, so people are advised to follow their sampradaya’s guidance.

Mini FAQ style view

  • “When is Ekadashi this month?”
    Check a lunar panchang for your city; look for the 11th tithi (Ekadashi) in both halves of the month and the parana time on the next day.
  • “Is there Ekadashi every week?”
    No. It is roughly every 14–15 days, not weekly, because it follows the lunar cycle.
  • “How many Ekadashis in a year?”
    Typically 24; in years with an adhik maas (extra lunar month) there can be two extra, such as Parama and Padmini Ekadashi.

TL;DR:
Ekadashi is the 11th lunar day, observed twice a month, so dates change every month and depend on your location; use a local panchang or Hindu calendar site/app to see “when is Ekadashi” for your city and to get the exact fasting and parana timings.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.