November 2026 Vrat Calendar: Ekadashi, Pradosh, Sankashti, Shivaratri, Purnima and Amavasya Fasting Days

Quick answer: The November 2026 vrat calendar begins with Kalashtami on Sunday 1 November 2026 and ends with Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi on Friday 27 November 2026. In between come Rama Ekadashi (Thu 5 Nov), Shukra Pradosh (Fri 6 Nov), Masik Shivaratri (Sat 7 Nov), Darsha Amavasya (Sun 8 Nov), Devutthana Ekadashi (Fri 20 Nov), Ravi Pradosh (Sun 22 Nov) and Kartika Purnima (Tue 24 Nov).

All dates are for India. Dates from 8 November onward are from Drik Panchang for New Delhi. Dates from 1 to 7 November are from the HinduTone calculator, which we have checked against Drik Panchang to within one or two minutes. These are marked 'calculated'. Please confirm them on Drik Panchang. Outside India a vrat can fall a day earlier or later, so check Drik Panchang for your own city.

November 2026 vrat calendar at a glance

We do not give muhurat clock times or parana times in this calendar. For exact tithi times, parana windows and moonrise in your city, check Drik Panchang.

Ekadashi in November 2026

Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day. It comes twice a month and is sacred to Lord Vishnu. Devotees keep a full or partial fast, avoid grains and beans, pray and chant Vishnu's names. The fast is broken the next morning, on Dwadashi, at the proper parana time.

• Rama Ekadashi, Thursday 5 November 2026 (calculated): This Ekadashi comes in Diwali week, just before Dhanteras. Confirm the date and parana on Drik Panchang. See our Rama Ekadashi 2026 guide.
• Devutthana Ekadashi, Friday 20 November 2026 (Drik): Also called Prabodhini Ekadashi. As commonly told, Lord Vishnu wakes from his four-month sleep on this day, and Chaturmas ends. Drik also lists Kansa Vadh and the start of Bhishma Panchak on this day. See Karthika Ekadashi (Prabodhini) 2026.
• Vaishnava Devutthana Ekadashi and Guruvayur Ekadashi, Saturday 21 November 2026 (Drik): Some Vaishnava traditions keep the Ekadashi fast on this day. Guruvayur Ekadashi is the great festival of the Guruvayur Krishna temple in Kerala. Tulasi Vivah is also listed on this day. See Guruvayur Ekadashi 2026.

When two Ekadashi dates are listed, families usually follow their own sampradaya (tradition) or temple. If you are not sure, ask your family priest or local temple.

Pradosh Vrat in November 2026

Pradosh Vrat is kept on Trayodashi, the thirteenth lunar day, for Lord Shiva. The important time is the evening twilight, called pradosh kaal. Devotees fast during the day, visit a Shiva temple or do Shiva puja at home in the evening, and then eat a simple meal. The name of the vrat follows the weekday.

• Shukra Pradosh Vrat, Friday 6 November 2026 (calculated): Trayodashi prevails at the 6 November evening. This is also Dhanteras (Drik), so many homes will do Shiva puja and the Dhanteras lamp on the same evening.
• Ravi Pradosh Vrat, Sunday 22 November 2026 (Drik): This falls in the bright half of Kartika, a month that is especially dear to Shiva devotees in South India.

Masik Shivaratri and Kalashtami

Masik Shivaratri, Saturday 7 November 2026 night (calculated): Masik Shivaratri is the monthly Shivaratri on Krishna Chaturdashi. In 2026 the Chaturdashi runs from about 10:49 AM IST on 7 November to about 11:27 AM IST on 8 November, so it prevails at the midnight of 7 November. Devotees fast, chant 'Om Namah Shivaya' and offer water, milk and bilva leaves to the Shiva linga at night. In Gujarat the same night is Kali Chaudas. See our Kali Chaudas 2026 guide.

Kalashtami, Sunday 1 November 2026 (calculated): Kalashtami is the monthly Krishna Ashtami kept at night for Kala Bhairava, a fierce form of Shiva. It falls on the same evening as Ahoi Ashtami, Sunday 1 November, per Drik. Devotees light a lamp, recite Bhairava prayers and feed dogs, which are linked with Bhairava. The next Kalashtami is Kalabhairav Jayanti on Tuesday 1 December 2026 (Drik). See Kalabhairava Jayanti 2026.

Amavasya and Purnima in November 2026

Amavasya: Drik Panchang lists Darsha Amavasya, together with Diwali, Lakshmi Puja and Kedar Gauri Vrat, on Sunday 8 November 2026. It lists Kartika Amavasya on Monday 9 November 2026. The new-moon tithi runs across parts of both days. Amavasya is a day for remembering ancestors with tarpan, for charity and for quiet prayer. See Karthika Amavasya 2026 and Kedar Gauri Vrat 2026.

Purnima: Kartika Purnima is on Tuesday 24 November 2026 (Drik). It is also Dev Diwali, Karthigai Deepam and Pushkara Snana. Many people keep the Purnima fast, bathe in a river or at home before sunrise, light lamps and do Satyanarayana puja. See Karthika Pournami 2026.

Sankashti and Vinayaka Chaturthi

Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi, Friday 27 November 2026 (Drik): Sankashti is the Krishna Chaturthi of each month, kept for Lord Ganesha. Devotees fast during the day and break the fast after seeing the moon and offering it water. Moonrise time varies by city, so check Drik Panchang for your city. See Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi 2026.

Vinayaka Chaturthi, Friday 13 November 2026 (Drik): This is the Shukla Chaturthi, the monthly Ganesha day in the bright half. In 2026 it is also Labh Chaturthi and Nagula Chavithi. See Nagula Chavithi 2026.

Other vrats and festival fasts in November 2026

• Vasu Baras, Thu 5 Nov (calculated): Mothers worship a cow and calf. Some calendars may list 6 November. See Vasu Baras 2026.
• Skanda Sashti and Chhath Puja, Sun 15 Nov (Drik): The Skanda Sashti vratam ends with Soora Samharam. Chhath is a strict fast to the Sun God. See Skanda Sashti 2026 and Chhath Puja 2026.
• Jalaram Bapa Jayanti, Mon 16 Nov (Drik): Many Gujarati devotees fast and serve food. See Jalaram Jayanti 2026.
• Gopashtami, Tue 17 Nov, and Akshaya Navami, Wed 18 Nov (Drik): Days of cow worship and amla tree puja.

Simple rules for keeping a vrat

Customs differ between regions, families and sampradayas. These general points are widely followed:

1. Take a sankalpa (a simple intention) in the morning after bathing. Say which vrat you are keeping and why.
2. Choose a fast you can manage: nirjala (no water), phalahar (fruit and milk), one simple meal, or just avoiding grains.
3. On Ekadashi, most people avoid rice, wheat, other grains and beans.
4. Keep the mind calm. Avoid anger, gossip and harsh words. Spend time in prayer, japa or reading scripture.
5. Break the fast at the right time. Ekadashi is broken on Dwadashi morning, Pradosh after the evening puja, and Sankashti after moonrise.
6. Give food or charity if you can. This is part of the vrat in most traditions.

A note on health

Fasting is a spiritual practice, not a test of endurance. People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, elderly, unwell, diabetic, or taking regular medicine should speak to a doctor before fasting. Children usually do not keep strict fasts. Drink enough water unless you are healthy and used to a nirjala fast. If you feel faint or unwell, stop the fast and eat. Tradition allows a lighter fast, and sincere prayer has value on its own.

Vrat dates for NRI families

A vrat follows the tithi at a specific time in your own city: sunrise for Ekadashi, evening for Pradosh, midnight for Shivaratri and moonrise for Sankashti. Because the sun and moon rise at different times around the world, a vrat abroad can fall one day before or after the India date. Use Drik Panchang for your city, or follow the calendar of your local temple. Do not convert India's times to your time zone.

For the full list of November festivals, see our November 2026 Hindu festival calendar.

Frequently asked questions

How many Ekadashi days are there in November 2026?

There are two Ekadashi observances in November 2026 in India. Rama Ekadashi is on Thursday 5 November 2026 (calculated; confirm on Drik Panchang). Devutthana Ekadashi is on Friday 20 November 2026 (Drik), and Drik lists the Vaishnava Devutthana Ekadashi and Guruvayur Ekadashi on Saturday 21 November 2026.

When are the Pradosh vrats in November 2026?

Shukra Pradosh Vrat is on Friday 6 November 2026 (calculated: Trayodashi at the 6 November evening). Ravi Pradosh Vrat is on Sunday 22 November 2026 (Drik).

When is Sankashti Chaturthi in November 2026?

Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi is on Friday 27 November 2026, per Drik Panchang. Moonrise time varies by city, so check Drik Panchang for your city before you break the fast.

When is Purnima and Amavasya in November 2026?

Kartika Purnima is on Tuesday 24 November 2026 (Drik). Drik lists Darsha Amavasya on Sunday 8 November 2026, the same day as Diwali, and Kartika Amavasya on Monday 9 November 2026.

Are these dates the same in the USA, UK or Australia?

Not always. These are India dates. A vrat depends on the tithi at sunrise, evening or night in your own city, so the date abroad can differ by a day. Check Drik Panchang for your city. Do not convert India's times.

Who should not fast?

People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, unwell, diabetic or taking regular medicine should talk to a doctor before fasting. Tradition allows a lighter fast, such as fruit and milk, or simply prayer without fasting.

Editor's note

Editor's note (6 October 2026): This guide has been restored at its original address after the earlier version was lost. Dates from 8 November onward are from Drik Panchang for New Delhi. Dates from 1 to 7 November are from the HinduTone calculator, validated against Drik Panchang, and are marked 'calculated'. Please confirm them on Drik Panchang. We have not listed muhurat or parana clock times. Customs vary by region and family. This article is not medical advice.

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