September Ekadashi 2026 date: Check vrat dates, timings and when to observe Aja and Parsva Ekadashi

Ekadashi in September 2026: Devotees observing Ekadashi fasts will have two important occasions in September this year. The first is Aja Ekadashi on September 7, while the second is Parsva Ekadashi on September 22. Both fall during the Bhadrapada month according to the Hindu lunar calendar.

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For those searching “September mein Ekadashi kab ki hai”, there are two Ekadashi dates to keep in mind. The exact beginning and ending of the Ekadashi tithi, however, fall across two calendar dates in both cases.

Ekadashi September 2026 date and time

According to the Hindu calendar for New Delhi, Aja Ekadashi will be observed on Monday, September 7, 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins at 7:29 pm on September 6 and ends at 5:03 pm on September 7.

The second Ekadashi of September is Parsva Ekadashi, which will be observed on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Its tithi begins at 8 pm on September 21 and ends at 9:43 pm on September 22.

September 2026 Ekadashi dates at a glance

Ekadashi	Date	Tithi begins	Tithi ends
Aja Ekadashi	September 7, 2026	September 6, 7:29 pm	September 7, 5:03 pm
Parsva Ekadashi	September 22, 2026	September 21, 8:00 pm	September 22, 9:43 pm

Timings are for New Delhi and can vary slightly depending on location.

Aja Ekadashi 2026

Aja Ekadashi is the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of Bhadrapada. This year, it falls on September 7. Devotees generally observe a fast on Ekadashi and devote the day to prayers and worship. Lord Vishnu is particularly associated with Ekadashi observances, and many devotees avoid grains and certain foods while fasting.

Since the Ekadashi tithi begins on the evening of September 6 but the fasting day is September 7, devotees should follow the local Panchang for the precise fasting and Parana timings.

Parsva Ekadashi 2026

The second Ekadashi in September is Parsva Ekadashi, also known as Parivartini Ekadashi in several traditions. It falls on September 22, 2026. It is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Bhadrapada. The Ekadashi tithi starts at 8 pm on September 21 and continues until 9:43 pm on September 22 in New Delhi.

The day is considered significant for devotees of Lord Vishnu, who observe fasting and prayers as part of the Ekadashi vrat.

September 2026 Ekadashi Significance

Ekadashi occurs twice in a lunar month — once during the Krishna Paksha and once during the Shukla Paksha. This means devotees generally observe two Ekadashi fasts in a month.

The dates can sometimes create confusion because the Ekadashi tithi may begin on one calendar day and end on another. The fasting date is determined according to traditional Panchang rules and local sunrise timings.

For September 2026, therefore, the answer to “September mein Ekadashi kab ki hai?” is: September 7 and September 22. Those planning to observe the vrat should check the Panchang for their city before beginning the fast, particularly for the Parana, or fast-breaking, time.