Papankusha Ekadashi 2026: 22 or 23 October? When is Papankusha Ekadashi? Know the Auspicious Date and Muhurat

Papankusha Ekadashi 2026

Papankusha Ekadashi is celebrated on the Ekadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Ashwin month every year. It is said that observing a fast on Papankusha Ekadashi makes one free from all sins and brings good fortune in one's life. In this article, we will tell you when Papankusha Ekadashi will be observed in 2026 and the auspicious muhurat for worship. As per the scriptures, worshipping, observing fast, and offering prayers with devotion removes obstacles, frees one from all the sins, and brings good fortune. 

When is Papankusha Ekadashi 2026?

Many people are confused about the exact date of Papankusha Ekadashi, whether it will be celebrated on 22 April or 23 April. This year, the Ekadashi tithi will begin at 02:11 PM on Oct 21, 2026, and end at 02:47 PM on Oct 22, 2026. Therefore, the fast will be observed on 23 October. The Paran will be done on 23 October 2026, and the auspicious time for breaking the fast will be from 06:27 AM to 08:42 AM.

Auspicious Muhurat on Papankusha Ekadashi

• Brahma Muhurat: 04:45 AM to 05:35 AM
• Pratah Sandhya: 05:10 AM to 06:26 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:43 AM to 12:28 PM
• Vijaya Muhurat: 01:58 PM to 02:44 PM
• Godhuli Muhurat: 05:45 PM to 06:10 PM
• Sayahna Sandhya: 05:45 PM to 07:01 PM
• Nishita Muhurat: 11:40 PM to 12:31 AM, Oct 23

Papankusha Ekadashi Inauspicious Timings

• Rahukal: 01:30 PM to 02:55 PM
• Yamaganda: 06:26 AM to 07:51 AM
• Gulika Kaal: 09:16 AM to 10:41 AM
• Durmuhurat: 10:12 AM to 10:57 AM,  02:44 PM to 03:29 PM