Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026: date and timings
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is on Sunday, 20 December, 2026.
The northern gate (Vaikuntha dwaram) of Vishnu temples opens. Very crowded at Tirumala and Srirangam. Deity: Lord Vishnu.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:04 am | 5:28 pm |
| Hyderabad | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:40 am | 5:46 pm |
| Delhi | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:08 am | 5:28 pm |
| Mumbai | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:06 am | 6:05 pm |
| Chennai | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:25 am | 5:47 pm |
| Bengaluru | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:36 am | 5:58 pm |
| Kolkata | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:11 am | 4:56 pm |
| Vijayawada | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:30 am | 5:39 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:22 am | 5:26 pm |
| Pune | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:01 am | 6:02 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:15 am | 5:58 pm |
| Jaipur | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 7:10 am | 5:37 pm |
| Lucknow | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:50 am | 5:17 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Sunday, 20 December in Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam4:10 pm to 5:28 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:04 am and 5:28 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:56 pm, moonset 2:45 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ekadashi
- NakshatraAshwini
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Vaikuntha Ekadashi from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:04 am to 8:22 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:22 am to 9:40 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:40 am to 10:58 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:58 am to 12:16 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:16 pm to 1:34 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:34 pm to 2:52 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:52 pm to 4:10 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:10 pm to 5:28 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:28 pm to 7:10 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:10 pm to 8:52 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:52 pm to 10:34 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:34 pm to 12:17 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:17 am to 1:59 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:59 am to 3:41 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:41 am to 5:23 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:23 am to 7:05 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Vaikuntha Ekadashi in 2026?
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is on Sunday, 20 December, 2026.