Annada/Aja Ekadashi 2026: Sunday, 6 September 2026
Annada/Aja Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Sunday, 6 September 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:54 AM – 12:44 PM IST.
Observance days in 2026
The panchang lists Annada/Aja Ekadashi on 2 consecutive days in 2026 — this reflects the Smarta and Vaishnava observance traditions: when the Ekadashi tithi spans two sunrises, householders (Smarta) and Vaishnava devotees fast on adjacent days. Follow your family or sampradaya tradition.
| Date (Delhi) | Day |
|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | Sunday |
| 7 September 2026 | Monday |
Shubh muhurat windows
Ekadashi is a day of restraint rather than new undertakings. If you must act on it, the Abhijit Muhurat window listed above is the universally auspicious midday window; avoid the day's Rahu Kaal. For major beginnings, pick a date from the muhurat lists instead.
6 September 2026 (Sunday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:54 AM – 12:44 PM | Delhi |
7 September 2026 (Monday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:54 AM – 12:44 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Annada/Aja Ekadashi celebrate?
Annada/Aja Ekadashi is an Ekadashi — the eleventh tithi (lunar day) of a lunar fortnight, sacred to Vishnu. Devotees fast, keep vigil and worship Vishnu; the Puranas praise Ekadashi fasting as the foremost of vows. Aja (Annada) Ekadashi of Bhadrapada is dedicated to ancestors; the Harivamsha recounts it redeeming King Harishchandra.
Frequently asked questions
When is Annada/Aja Ekadashi in 2026?
Annada/Aja Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The panchang also lists Monday, 7 September 2026 — see the observance note above. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Annada/Aja Ekadashi celebrate?
Annada/Aja Ekadashi is an Ekadashi — the eleventh tithi (lunar day) of a lunar fortnight, sacred to Vishnu. Devotees fast, keep vigil and worship Vishnu; the Puranas praise Ekadashi fasting as the foremost of vows. Aja (Annada) Ekadashi of Bhadrapada is dedicated to ancestors; the Harivamsha recounts it redeeming King Harishchandra.
What is the shubh muhurat on Annada/Aja Ekadashi 2026?
The computed windows for 6 September 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:54 AM to 12:44 PM IST. Ekadashi is a day of restraint rather than new undertakings. If you must act on it, the Abhijit Muhurat window listed above is the universally auspicious midday window; avoid the day's Rahu Kaal. For major beginnings, pick a date from the muhurat lists instead.
Does the Annada/Aja Ekadashi date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Annada/Aja Ekadashi is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Annada/Aja Ekadashi in 2027?
Annada/Aja Ekadashi in 2027 falls on Friday, 27 August 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Annada/Aja Ekadashi 2027 page, linked below.