When Is Ekadashi, July 10 or 11? Check Yogini Ekadashi Date, Muhurat, Significance, Other Details To Know

When Is Ekadashi? Yogini Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious occasions for Hindu devotees. The devotees across the country observe a fast on this day to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu. As the Ekadashi vrat date is coming closer, here are all the details about Yogini Ekadashi.

When is Yogini Ekadashi?

Ekadashi will be observed on Friday, July 10. Devotees across the country observe the sacred fast to seek Lord Vishnu's blessings. Yogini Ekadashi fast will be observed on Friday, June 10. The day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and falls during the waning moon phase (Krishna Paksha) of the Ashadha or Jyeshtha month. The fast is observed to cleanse past sins, cure ailments and attain Moksha.

Yogini Ekadashi: Key Date and Time

Yogini Ekadashi will fall on Friday, July 10.

Yogini Ekadashi 2026: Date and Timings

Yogini Ekadashi Tithi will start at 8:16 am on July 10 and will conclude at 5:22 am on July 11. Prana Time will fall between 1:50 pm and 4:36 pm on Saturday. Hari Vasa will end at 10:32 am.

Event	Date/Time
Yogini Ekadashi Date	Friday, July 10, 2026
Ekadashi Tithi Begins	8:16 AM, July 10, 2026
Ekadashi Tithi Ends	5:22 AM, July 11, 2026
Parana Time	1:50 PM to 4:36 PM, Saturday, July 11, 2026
Hari Vasara Ends	10:32 AM
Gauna Yogini Ekadashi Parana (for devotees observing on July 11)	5:32 AM to 8:18 AM, Sunday, July 12, 2026*

What Is Yogini Ekadashi? Check Significance

Observing Yogini Ekadashi helps in cleansing sins, brings peace and prosperity and also helps in strengthening the spiritual system. The occasion falls between Nirjala Ekadashi and Devshayani Ekadashi. It is one of the important fasts in the Hindu calendar. The vrat is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Devotees observe a day-long fast, offer prayers and read sacred scriptures during the day.

The day is considered highly auspicious to seek divine blessings and spiritual purufication. It is believed that Ekadashi vrat helps in removing negative karma, promotes inner peace and brings serenity. Some even believe that observing Ekadashi fast is equivalent to feeding 88,000 Brahmins.

Benefits of Yogini Ekadashi

The fast is known to bring spiritual and personal peace. People observing this fast are known to have blessed by Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The fast also helps in cleaning past sins and negative karma. The fast also supports spiritual growth and inner discipline.

Yogini Ekadashi Vrat Katha

The vrat katha is centred around KIng Kubera and his attendant Hemamali. As per the mythology, Hemamali failed to fulfil his duties while serving Lord Shiva because of his deep attachment with his wife. Angered by his negligence, King Kubera cursed him with a disease. After suffering for years, Hemamali sought guidance from Sage Markendaye who advised him to observe the Yogini Ekadashi fast. As Hemamali sincerely performed the fast for years, he was freed from the curse and he even regained his health.