Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 is observed on Sunday, 20 December 2026 — it follows ekadashi of shukla paksha, margashirsha/pausha — gates of vaikuntha open.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 20 December 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is the day when the gates of Vaikuntha — Lord Vishnu's heavenly abode — are believed to open. Special darshan is offered at Vishnu temples through the 'Vaikuntha Dwaram' (heavenly door). Most prominently observed at Srirangam and Tirupati.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 21 January 2024 (past)
- 2025 10 January 2025 (past)
- 2026 20 December 2026
- 2027 19 January 2027
- 2028 8 January 2028
- 2029 16 December 2029
- 2030 15 January 2030
- 2031 4 January 2031
- 2032 23 January 2032
- 2033 11 January 2033
- 2034 1 January 2034
- 2035 20 January 2035
- 2036 10 January 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026?
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026 is observed on Sunday, 20 December 2026. The festival follows ekadashi of shukla paksha, margashirsha/pausha — gates of vaikuntha open.
What is Vaikuntha Ekadashi?
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is the day when the gates of Vaikuntha — Lord Vishnu's heavenly abode — are believed to open. Special darshan is offered at Vishnu temples through the 'Vaikuntha Dwaram' (heavenly door). Most prominently observed at Srirangam and Tirupati.
Who observes Vaikuntha Ekadashi?
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Vaikuntha Ekadashi change every year?
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on ekadashi of shukla paksha, margashirsha/pausha — gates of vaikuntha open. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.