2026 Ekādaśī fast schedule (Seattle, WA) + Abridged Padma Purana Accounts for each Ekādaśī

Below is the 2026 Ekādaśī fast + pāraṇa (break-fast) schedule, for Seattle, WA local timings from mypanchang.com, by Sri Pundit Mahesh Shastriji (Panchang Ganitha, Panchang Siddhanti). 

Tue, Jan 13 — Shattila Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till Jan/14 04:23

• Fast: Tue, Jan 13

• Break fast (Smārta): Wed, Jan 14 after 13:11

Wed, Jan 28 — Bhishma (Jaya) Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till Jan/29 00:25

• Fast: Wed, Jan 28

• Break fast (Smārta): Thu, Jan 29 07:40–09:33

Thu, Feb 12 — Vijaya Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till Feb/13 00:56

• Fast: Thu, Feb 12

• Break fast (Smārta): Fri, Feb 13 07:20–09:20

Fri, Feb 27 — Amalaki Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 09:03

• Fast: Fri, Feb 27

• Break fast (Smārta): Sat, Feb 28 06:52–07:13

Sat, Mar 14 — Papamochini Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 20:46

• Fast: Sat, Mar 14

• Break fast (Smārta): Sun, Mar 15 07:22–09:45

Sat, Mar 28 — Kamada Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 19:16

• Fast: Sat, Mar 28

• Break fast (Smārta): Sun, Mar 29 06:54–09:26

Mon, Apr 13 — Varuthini Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 12:39

• Fast: Mon, Apr 13

• Break fast (Smārta): Tue, Apr 14 06:23–09:05

Sun, Apr 26 — Mohini Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till Apr/27 05:46

• Fast: Sun, Apr 26

• Break fast (Smārta): Mon, Apr 27 after 14:32

Tue, May 12 — Apara Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till May/13 01:00

• Fast: Tue, May 12

• Break fast (Smārta): Wed, May 13 06:27–08:35

Tue, May 26 — Padmini Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 17:52

• Fast: Tue, May 26

• Break fast (Smārta): Wed, May 27 05:20–08:27

Thu, Jun 11 — Parama Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 10:06

• Fast: Thu, Jun 11

• Break fast (Smārta): Fri, Jun 12 05:13–07:06

Thu, Jun 25 — Nirjala Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 07:39

• Fast: Thu, Jun 25

• Break fast (Smārta): Fri, Jun 26 05:15–08:26

Fri, Jul 10 — Yogini Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till Jul/11 01:02

• Fast: Fri, Jul 10

• Break fast (Smārta): Sat, Jul 11 05:24–08:34

Fri, Jul 24 — Devshayani Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 23:04

• Fast: Fri, Jul 24

• Break fast (Smārta): Sat, Jul 25 05:40–08:42

Sat, Aug 8 — Kamika Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 22:35

• Fast: Sat, Aug 8

• Break fast (Smārta): Sun, Aug 9 05:59–08:53

Sun, Aug 23 — Pavitra Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 15:49

• Fast: Sun, Aug 23

• Break fast (Smārta): Mon, Aug 24 06:19–09:04

Sun, Sep 6 — Aja Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 11:15

• Fast: Sun, Sep 6

• Break fast (Smārta): Mon, Sep 7 06:35–07:46

Tue, Sep 22 — Parivartini Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till Sep/23 09:44

• Fast: Tue, Sep 22

• Break fast (Smārta): Wed, Sep 23 06:52–09:20

Tue, Oct 6 — Indira Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till Oct/7 05:21

• Fast: Tue, Oct 6

• Break fast (Smārta): Wed, Oct 7 07:06–09:14

Wed, Oct 21 — Pashankusha Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 09:10

• Fast: Wed, Oct 21

• Break fast (Smārta): Thu, Oct 22 07:23–08:36

Wed, Nov 4 — Rama Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 22:25

• Fast: Wed, Nov 4

• Break fast (Smārta): Thu, Nov 5 06:40–09:08

Fri, Nov 20 — Devutthana Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 06:08

• Fast: Fri, Nov 20

• Break fast (Smārta): Sat, Nov 21 07:00–08:23

Fri, Dec 4 — Utpanna Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till 17:16

• Fast: Fri, Dec 4

• Break fast (Smārta): Sat, Dec 5 07:19–09:06

Sat, Dec 19 — Mokshada Ekādaśī (2026)

• Tithi: Ekādaśī till Dec/20 06:44

• Fast: Sat, Dec 19

• Break fast (Smārta): Sun, Dec 20 after 12:57

Ekādaśī	Month / Pakṣa	Key conversationalist(s)	Abridged Padma Purāṇa account
Utpatti (Origin of Ekadashi)	Mārgaśīrṣa — Dark half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa; Indra ↔ Viṣṇu (embedded narrative)	Indra asks about Ekādaśī’s origin; when the gods are overwhelmed by the demon Mura, Viṣṇu fights him and rests in a cave. A radiant maiden manifests from Viṣṇu and slays Mura; Viṣṇu names her Ekādaśī and grants that her vrata will destroy sins and bestow great merit.
Mokṣadā	Mārgaśīrṣa — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Kṛṣṇa describes Mokṣadā and narrates how observing this Ekādaśī (with worship of Viṣṇu) becomes a means to uplift and deliver one’s forefathers/ancestors and attain auspicious merit.
Saphalā	Pauṣa — Dark half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	The story centers on Lumpaka, a prince expelled for vice who lives in the forest stealing fruits. Through an unintended-but-sincere observance of Saphalā Ekādaśī (vigil, offering of fruits, and devotion), he is purified, reforms, and is restored to fortune and dharma.
Putradā (Pauṣa Śukla)	Pauṣa — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	King Suketumat and Queen Śaibyā grieve over having no son. By observing Putradā Ekādaśī with worship and fasting, they obtain a son (Dhundhumāra) and secure spiritual merit associated with progeny and continuity.
Sattīlā	Māgha — Dark half	Dalabhya ↔ Pulastya (told within Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa frame)	Pulastya explains Sattīlā Ekādaśī to Dalabhya: sesame (tila) is central—used in gifts, bath, and offerings. A cautionary tale illustrates that miserly or insincere “charity” yields little, while true giving and Ekādaśī observance remove sin and bring prosperity.
Jayā	Māgha — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Kṛṣṇa narrates how a gandharva couple (cursed into a lower state) is released from the curse through the observance of Jayā Ekādaśī in the bright half of Māgha, demonstrating the vow’s power to remove even severe afflictions.
Vijayā	Phālguṇa — Dark half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa; Rāma ↔ Sage/Deities (embedded narrative)	Vijayā Ekādaśī is presented as the vrata that confers victory in undertakings; the chapter highlights its efficacy for overcoming obstacles and achieving success when observed with devotion and discipline.
Āmalakī	Phālguṇa — Bright half	Vasiṣṭha ↔ Māndhātṛ (framed by Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa)	Vasiṣṭha teaches Māndhātṛ the Āmalakī Ekādaśī vow: worship of Viṣṇu in connection with the āmalakī (amalaka) tree is extolled. The narrative emphasizes that this observance grants great religious merit and protection from sin.
Pāpamocanī	Caitra — Dark half	Lomaśa ↔ Māndhātṛ (framed by Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa)	Lomaśa recounts to Māndhātṛ a narrative where moral lapse and its consequences are resolved through Pāpamocanī Ekādaśī. The vow is praised as a remover of pāpa, restoring purity and spiritual standing.
Kāmādā (Caitra Śukla)	Caitra — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Kṛṣṇa tells of Lalitā, whose husband is transformed into a fearsome being by a curse. By observing Kāmādā Ekādaśī with single-pointed devotion, Lalitā breaks the curse and restores her husband—showing the vow’s power to fulfill righteous desires.
Varūthinī	Vaiśākha — Dark half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Varūthinī Ekādaśī is described as a protective observance that destroys sin and yields merit. The chapter emphasizes steadfast fasting, worship, and restraint as the core of the vow.
Mohinī	Vaiśākha — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Mohinī Ekādaśī is praised as extraordinarily purifying—capable of dissolving grave sins and leading to auspicious ends. The narrative situates the vow as a decisive spiritual remedy when observed with sincerity.
Aparā	Jyeṣṭha — Dark half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Aparā Ekādaśī is framed as an observance that produces unparalleled merit—erasing accumulated sins and supporting prosperity and spiritual progress when practiced with devotion and proper conduct.
Nirjalā	Jyeṣṭha — Bright half	Bhīma ↔ Vyāsa (framed by Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa)	Bhīma, unable to keep repeated fasts, is instructed by Vyāsa in the Nirjalā vow—fasting without even water on this Ekādaśī. The text equates this single austere observance to the merits of all Ekādaśīs, granting vast spiritual fruit.
Yoginī	Āṣāḍha — Dark half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	The chapter narrates how an offender (linked to Kubera’s realm) suffers a curse and is restored through Yoginī Ekādaśī. It underscores that even those burdened by wrongdoing can regain purity and well-being through this vrata.
Devaśayanī	Āṣāḍha — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Devaśayanī Ekādaśī is presented as the commencement of Viṣṇu’s “sleep” (the beginning of Cāturmāsya). The chapter emphasizes devotion, restraint, and ritual observance aligned to this seasonal sacred period.
Kāmikā	Śrāvaṇa — Dark half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Kāmikā Ekādaśī is praised for the potency of fasting and worship of Viṣṇu—bringing longevity, health, fame, and the destruction of sins. The chapter underscores that those dear to Viṣṇu should never abandon the Ekādaśī vow.
Putradā (Śrāvaṇa Śukla)	Śrāvaṇa — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	In the Śrāvaṇa bright half, King Mahījit—long bereft of a son—seeks counsel from sages in Narmadā’s hermitage. Following their instruction, he observes Putradā Ekādaśī with devotion and is blessed with a son, removing his grief.
Ajā	Bhādrapada — Dark half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	In the Ajā Ekādaśī narrative, Kṛṣṇa recounts Hariścandra’s hardships and loss. By observing Ajā Ekādaśī after receiving instruction, Hariścandra is relieved of his sorrow and attains auspicious outcomes, illustrating the vow’s redemptive power.
Padmā	Bhādrapada — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Brahmā explains Padmā Ekādaśī to Nārada, including a story of King Māndhātṛ during a famine. Through Padmā Ekādaśī observance (and associated virtuous acts), the king restores righteousness and well-being in his realm.
Indirā	Āśvina — Dark half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Nārada teaches King Indrasena the Indirā Ekādaśī vow. By observing it and performing the prescribed rites, the king uplifts his deceased father (who suffers due to past misdeeds), demonstrating the vrata’s efficacy for ancestral benefit.
Pāpāṅkuśā	Āśvina — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Pāpāṅkuśā Ekādaśī is explained as a “goad” (aṅkuśa) that restrains sin and compels virtue. The chapter stresses that devotion to Viṣṇu combined with Ekādaśī fasting destroys sins and yields welfare in this life and beyond.
Rāmā	Kārtika — Dark half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Rāmā Ekādaśī is narrated through King Mucukunda’s daughter Candrabhāgā and her husband Śobhana. Because both observe the vow, Śobhana attains a celestial kingdom after death; Candrabhāgā later finds him—illustrating merit that transcends death.
Prabodhinī	Kārtika — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	Prabodhinī Ekādaśī is described as the day Viṣṇu “awakens,” ending the Cāturmāsya period. The chapter highlights that this observance, coupled with worship and restraint, bestows great merit and supports dhārmic life.
Kamalā	Puruṣottama (Adhika Māsa) — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	In the extra (adhika) month (Puruṣottama), the Kamalā Ekādaśī vow is taught: it is said to make Lakṣmī favorable and grant prosperity, alongside spiritual fruit. The chapter gives a concise ritual framework and its promised results.
Kāmādā (Ch 63)	Āṣāḍha — Bright half	Yudhiṣṭhira ↔ Kṛṣṇa	This chapter reiterates the primacy of never omitting Ekādaśī (in either fortnight), especially in Kali-yuga, as a direct means to cut worldly bondage. It lists special conjunctions and the broad fruits—longevity, fame, progeny, health, and salvation.