Vijaya Ekadashi 2026: Thursday, 12 February 2026
Vijaya Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Thursday, 12 February 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:13 PM – 12:58 PM IST.
Observance days in 2026
The panchang lists Vijaya 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 |
|---|---|
| 12 February 2026 | Thursday |
| 13 February 2026 | Friday |
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.
12 February 2026 (Thursday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:13 PM – 12:58 PM | Delhi |
13 February 2026 (Friday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:13 PM – 12:58 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 Vijaya Ekadashi celebrate?
Vijaya 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. Vijaya Ekadashi of Phalguna is the fast of victory — the Ramayana tells of Rama keeping it before crossing to Lanka.
Frequently asked questions
When is Vijaya Ekadashi in 2026?
Vijaya Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Thursday, 12 February 2026. The panchang also lists Friday, 13 February 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 Vijaya Ekadashi celebrate?
Vijaya 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. Vijaya Ekadashi of Phalguna is the fast of victory — the Ramayana tells of Rama keeping it before crossing to Lanka.
What is the shubh muhurat on Vijaya Ekadashi 2026?
The computed windows for 12 February 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 12:13 PM to 12:58 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 Vijaya Ekadashi date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Vijaya 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 Vijaya Ekadashi in 2027?
Vijaya Ekadashi in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 3 March 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Vijaya Ekadashi 2027 page, linked below.