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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram | 20 Dec | From sunrise, 6:30 am | 6:08 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 Thiruvananthapuram
- Rahu Kalam4:41 pm to 6:08 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:30 am and 6:08 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 2:28 pm, moonset 2:23 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ekadashi
- NakshatraAshwini
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 Choghadiya in Thiruvananthapuram
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 am to 7:58 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:58 am to 9:25 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:25 am to 10:52 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:52 am to 12:19 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:19 pm to 1:46 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:46 pm to 3:14 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:14 pm to 4:41 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:41 pm to 6:08 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:08 pm to 7:41 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:41 pm to 9:14 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:14 pm to 10:47 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:47 pm to 12:19 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:19 am to 1:52 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:52 am to 3:25 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:25 am to 4:58 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:58 am to 6:31 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Vaikuntha Ekadashi in 2026?
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is on Sunday, 20 December, 2026.