Ekadashi 2026 in Melbourne
All 24 fast dates with tithi start and end and the parana window, in Melbourne local time.
The next Ekadashi in Melbourne is Rama Ekadashi on Thu, 5 Nov 2026. The tithi runs 4 Nov, 4:33 PM to 5 Nov, 4:05 PM, and parana is on Fri, 6 Nov 2026 morning.
"Next" is as of when this page was last built; the table below covers the whole year.
Ekadashi 2026 dates: Melbourne
| Fast date | Ekadashi | Tithi | Parana (next morning) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 14 Jan 2026 | Shattila Pausha Krishna | 13 Jan, 8:48 PM → 14 Jan, 11:23 PM | Thu, 15 Jan 2026: after 6:14 AM, before Dwadashi ends 16 Jan, 1:46 AM |
| Thu, 29 Jan 2026 | Jaya Magha Shukla | 28 Jan, 10:06 PM → 29 Jan, 7:25 PM | Fri, 30 Jan 2026: after 6:31 AM, before Dwadashi ends 30 Jan, 4:39 PM |
| Fri, 13 Feb 2026 | Vijaya Magha Krishna | 12 Feb, 5:52 PM → 13 Feb, 7:56 PM | Sat, 14 Feb 2026: after 6:48 AM, before Dwadashi ends 14 Feb, 9:32 PM |
| Fri, 27 Feb 2026 | Amalaki Phalguna Shukla | 27 Feb, 6:03 AM → 28 Feb, 4:03 AM | Sat, 28 Feb 2026: after 9:35 AM, before Dwadashi ends 1 Mar, 2:13 AM |
| Sun, 15 Mar 2026 | Papmochani Phalguna Krishna | 14 Mar, 1:41 PM → 15 Mar, 2:46 PM | Mon, 16 Mar 2026: after 7:18 AM, before Dwadashi ends 16 Mar, 3:11 PM |
| Sun, 29 Mar 2026 | Kamada Chaitra Shukla | 28 Mar, 2:16 PM → 29 Mar, 1:16 PM | Mon, 30 Mar 2026: after 7:31 AM, before Dwadashi ends 30 Mar, 12:40 PM |
| Mon, 13 Apr 2026 | Varuthini Chaitra Krishna | 13 Apr, 5:47 AM → 14 Apr, 5:39 AM | Tue, 14 Apr 2026: after 11:25 AM, before Dwadashi ends 15 Apr, 4:42 AM |
| Mon, 27 Apr 2026 | Mohini Vaishakha Shukla | 26 Apr, 10:37 PM → 27 Apr, 10:46 PM | Tue, 28 Apr 2026: after 6:58 AM, before Dwadashi ends 28 Apr, 11:22 PM |
| Wed, 13 May 2026 | Apara Vaishakha Krishna | 12 May, 7:22 PM → 13 May, 6:00 PM | Thu, 14 May 2026: after 7:12 AM, before Dwadashi ends 14 May, 3:50 PM |
| Wed, 27 May 2026 | Padmini Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla | 26 May, 9:41 AM → 27 May, 10:52 AM | Thu, 28 May 2026: after 7:23 AM, before Dwadashi ends 28 May, 12:27 PM |
| Thu, 11 Jun 2026 | Parama Adhik Jyeshtha Krishna | 11 Jun, 5:28 AM → 12 Jun, 3:06 AM | Fri, 12 Jun 2026: after 8:21 AM, before Dwadashi ends 13 Jun, 12:07 AM |
| Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | Nirjala Jyeshtha Shukla | 24 Jun, 10:42 PM → 26 Jun, 12:39 AM | Fri, 26 Jun 2026: after 7:36 AM, before Dwadashi ends 27 Jun, 2:52 AM |
| Sat, 11 Jul 2026 | Yogini Jyeshtha Krishna | 10 Jul, 12:46 PM → 11 Jul, 9:53 AM | Sun, 12 Jul 2026: after sunrise (7:34 AM); Dwadashi already ended 12 Jul, 6:34 AM |
| Sat, 25 Jul 2026 | Devshayani Ashadha Shukla | 24 Jul, 1:43 PM → 25 Jul, 4:04 PM | Sun, 26 Jul 2026: after 7:25 AM, before Dwadashi ends 26 Jul, 6:28 PM |
| Sun, 9 Aug 2026 | Kamika Ashadha Krishna | 8 Aug, 6:29 PM → 9 Aug, 3:35 PM | Mon, 10 Aug 2026: after 7:11 AM, before Dwadashi ends 10 Aug, 12:31 PM |
| Sun, 23 Aug 2026 | Shravana Putrada Shravana Shukla | 23 Aug, 6:30 AM → 24 Aug, 8:49 AM | Mon, 24 Aug 2026: after 3:19 PM, before Dwadashi ends 25 Aug, 10:51 AM |
| Mon, 7 Sep 2026 | Aja Shravana Krishna | 6 Sep, 11:59 PM → 7 Sep, 9:34 PM | Tue, 8 Sep 2026: after 6:31 AM, before Dwadashi ends 8 Sep, 7:13 PM |
| Tue, 22 Sep 2026 | Parsva Bhadrapada Shukla | 22 Sep, 12:31 AM → 23 Sep, 2:13 AM | Wed, 23 Sep 2026: after 8:30 AM, before Dwadashi ends 24 Sep, 3:20 AM |
| Tue, 6 Oct 2026 | Indira Bhadrapada Krishna | 6 Oct, 7:37 AM → 7 Oct, 6:04 AM kshaya (touches no sunrise) | Wed, 7 Oct 2026: after 11:45 AM, before Dwadashi ends 8 Oct, 4:46 AM |
| Thu, 22 Oct 2026 | Papankusha Ashvin Shukla | 21 Oct, 7:42 PM → 22 Oct, 8:18 PM | Fri, 23 Oct 2026: after 6:24 AM, before Dwadashi ends 23 Oct, 8:06 PM |
| Thu, 5 Nov 2026 | Rama Ashvin Krishna | 4 Nov, 4:33 PM → 5 Nov, 4:05 PM | Fri, 6 Nov 2026: after 6:08 AM, before Dwadashi ends 6 Nov, 4:00 PM |
| Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | Devutthana (Prabodhini) Kartika Shukla | 20 Nov, 12:46 PM → 21 Nov, 12:01 PM | Sun, 22 Nov 2026: after 5:55 AM, before Dwadashi ends 22 Nov, 10:26 AM |
| Fri, 4 Dec 2026 | Utpanna Kartika Krishna | 4 Dec, 4:33 AM → 5 Dec, 5:15 AM | Sat, 5 Dec 2026: after 11:31 AM, before Dwadashi ends 6 Dec, 6:22 AM |
| Sun, 20 Dec 2026 | Mokshada Margashirsha Shukla | 20 Dec, 3:39 AM → 21 Dec, 1:44 AM | Mon, 21 Dec 2026: after 7:05 AM, before Dwadashi ends 21 Dec, 11:06 PM |
Fasting and parana
Most families fast from sunrise on Ekadashi to the next morning, with fruit, milk and nuts if a full fast is not possible. Grains and beans are avoided. Break the fast after sunrise on Dwadashi, once Hari Vasara is over, and ideally before Dwadashi ends. If you cannot fast for health reasons, chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama or donating food keeps the observance.
Frequently asked questions
How many Ekadashis are there in 2026?
24 in Melbourne, including the two of the Adhik (extra) month. Each date is the local day whose sunrise falls in Ekadashi tithi.
Why are some Ekadashi dates in Melbourne different from India?
The tithi begins at the same instant worldwide, but the fast is kept on your local day whose sunrise falls in Ekadashi. With your sunrise hours away from India's, the date can move by a day.
When should I break the fast (parana)?
The next morning after sunrise, once Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi) is over, and ideally before Dwadashi ends. The table gives all three times for your city.
Which rule do you follow?
The Smarta udaya-tithi (sunrise) rule used by most family calendars. ISKCON and other Vaishnava calendars add rules for Dashami touching the pre-dawn hours, so a few of their dates can be a day later.