Mokshadha Ekadashi 2026: Saturday, 19 December 2026
Mokshadha Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Saturday, 19 December 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:58 AM – 12:39 PM IST.
Observance days in 2026
The panchang lists Mokshadha 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 |
|---|---|
| 19 December 2026 | Saturday |
| 20 December 2026 | Sunday |
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.
19 December 2026 (Saturday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:58 AM – 12:39 PM | Delhi |
20 December 2026 (Sunday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:58 AM – 12:39 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 Mokshadha Ekadashi celebrate?
Mokshadha 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. Mokshadha Ekadashi of Margashirsha is also Gita Jayanti in some reckonings — the day the Bhagavad Gita was spoken.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mokshadha Ekadashi in 2026?
Mokshadha Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Saturday, 19 December 2026. The panchang also lists Sunday, 20 December 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 Mokshadha Ekadashi celebrate?
Mokshadha 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. Mokshadha Ekadashi of Margashirsha is also Gita Jayanti in some reckonings — the day the Bhagavad Gita was spoken.
What is the shubh muhurat on Mokshadha Ekadashi 2026?
The computed windows for 19 December 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:58 AM to 12:39 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 Mokshadha Ekadashi date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Mokshadha 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 Mokshadha Ekadashi in 2027?
Mokshadha Ekadashi in 2027 falls on Thursday, 9 December 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Mokshadha Ekadashi 2027 page, linked below.