When is Ekadashi in October 2026?

October 2026 normally has two Ekadashi fasts, one in the waxing Shukla paksha and one in the waning Krishna paksha. The exact dates are listed above for the city you selected, because the fast follows the tithi running at your own sunrise.

What is the parana time for October 2026 Ekadashi?

Each entry shows the parana window for the next morning: after sunrise, inside Dwadashi and after Hari Vasara has passed.

Can the date differ from an Indian panchang?

Yes. Sunrise in the US, Canada, the UK or Australia falls many hours after Indian sunrise, so the udaya tithi — and therefore the fasting day — can land a day earlier or later.

What is the parana time for Papankusha Ekadashi on Wednesday, October 21, 2026?

Parana is taken the next morning after sunrise, inside Dwadashi and once Hari Vasara — the first quarter of Dwadashi — has passed. The exact window for your city is shown above.

Is Papankusha Ekadashi on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in the US too?

The fast follows the tithi running at your own sunrise, so in far-western US cities it can land a day earlier or later than an India-printed panchang. Set your city with the location pin and the date and window are recomputed.

What can I eat on this fast?

The vrat is grain-free: no rice, wheat or lentils. Fruit, milk, nuts, potato and sabudana are allowed, with rock salt only. Nirjala observers take neither food nor water until parana.

Ekadashi October 2026— Ekadashi dates and parana times in October 2026

Edison / Iselin, NJ · EDT

Calculating October 2026 dates for Edison / Iselin…

Each fast in October 2026

Indira Ekadashi — October 6, 2026 parana time
Papankusha Ekadashi — October 21, 2026 parana time

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Frequently asked questions

When is Ekadashi in October 2026?: October 2026 normally has two Ekadashi fasts, one in the waxing Shukla paksha and one in the waning Krishna paksha. The exact dates are listed above for the city you selected, because the fast follows the tithi running at your own sunrise.
What is the parana time for October 2026 Ekadashi?: Each entry shows the parana window for the next morning: after sunrise, inside Dwadashi and after Hari Vasara has passed.
Can the date differ from an Indian panchang?: Yes. Sunrise in the US, Canada, the UK or Australia falls many hours after Indian sunrise, so the udaya tithi — and therefore the fasting day — can land a day earlier or later.

See today's parana time or the Ekadashi hub.