2026 Dwadashi Dates
[Vikrama Samvata 2082–2083]
Complete Dwadashi Vrat Calendar, Timings & Spiritual Significance
Dwadashi is the twelfth lunar day of the Hindu Panchang and holds deep religious importance, especially in Vaishnava tradition. Most Dwadashi observances are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and His various avatars, and many are observed either as fasting days or as Parana (fast-breaking) days following Ekadashi.
In 2026, several important Dwadashi vrats occur across both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha, including Bhishma Dwadashi, Narasimha Dwadashi, Vamana Dwadashi, Parashurama Dwadashi, Ramalakshmana Dwadashi, Yogeshwara Dwadashi, and Matsya Dwadashi. Some Dwadashis also coincide with Mahadwadashi and special yogas, enhancing their spiritual merit.
This article provides a month-wise, detailed list of all Dwadashi dates in 2026, along with their Paksha, lunar month, and exact timings as per New Delhi Panchang.
Religious Importance of Dwadashi
According to Hindu scriptures:
- Dwadashi is especially sacred for Vishnu Puja, Tulasi worship, charity, and Japa
- Observing Dwadashi helps in:
- Purification of mind and body
- Removal of sins accumulated unknowingly
- Strengthening devotion and discipline
- Attaining peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth
- Many devotees perform Ekadashi fast on the previous day and complete it on Dwadashi through Parana
Some Dwadashis, such as Bhishma, Yogeshwara, and Matsya Dwadashi, are considered extremely auspicious and are associated with divine incarnations and sacred legends.
January 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Krishna Kurma Dwadashi
- Date: January 15, 2026 (Thursday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Magha
- Begins: 05:52 PM, Jan 14
- Ends: 08:16 PM, Jan 15
🔹 Bhishma Dwadashi
- Date: January 29, 2026 (Thursday)
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Magha
- Begins: 01:55 PM, Jan 29
- Ends: 11:09 AM, Jan 30
February 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi
- Date: February 13, 2026 (Friday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Phalguna
- Begins: 02:25 PM, Feb 13
- Ends: 04:01 PM, Feb 14
🔹 Narasimha Dwadashi
- Date: February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Phalguna
- Begins: 10:32 PM, Feb 27
- Ends: 08:43 PM, Feb 28
March 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Krishna Narasimha Dwadashi
- Date: March 15, 2026 (Sunday)
- Special: Vishnushrinkhala Yoga
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Chaitra
- Begins: 09:16 AM, Mar 15
- Ends: 09:40 AM, Mar 16
🔹 Vamana Dwadashi (Madana Dwadashi)
- Date: March 29, 2026 (Sunday)
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Chaitra
- Begins: 07:46 AM, Mar 29
- Ends: 07:09 AM, Mar 30
April 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Krishna Vamana Dwadashi
- Date: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Vaishakha
- Begins: 01:08 AM, Apr 14
- Ends: 12:12 AM, Apr 15
🔹 Parashurama Dwadashi
- Date: April 28, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Vaishakha
- Begins: 06:15 PM, Apr 27
- Ends: 06:51 PM, Apr 28
May 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Krishna Parashurama Dwadashi
- Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Jyeshtha
- Begins: 01:29 PM, May 13
- Ends: 11:20 AM, May 14
🔹 Adhika Ramalakshmana Dwadashi
- Date: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Special: Unmilini Mahadwadashi
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Jyeshtha
- Begins: 06:21 AM, May 27
- Ends: 07:56 AM, May 28
June 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Adhika Krishna Ramalakshmana Dwadashi
- Date: June 12, 2026 (Friday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Jyeshtha
- Begins: 10:36 PM, Jun 11
- Ends: 07:36 PM, Jun 12
🔹 Ramalakshmana Dwadashi (Champaka Dwadashi)
- Date: June 26, 2026 (Friday)
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Jyeshtha
- Begins: 08:09 PM, Jun 25
- Ends: 10:22 PM, Jun 26
July 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Krishna Ramalakshmana Dwadashi
- Date: July 11, 2026 (Saturday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Ashadha
- Begins: 05:22 AM, Jul 11
- Ends: 02:04 AM, Jul 12
🔹 Vasudeva Dwadashi
- Date: July 25, 2026 (Saturday)
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Ashadha
- Begins: 11:34 AM, Jul 25
- Ends: 01:57 PM, Jul 26
August 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Krishna Vasudeva Dwadashi
- Date: August 9, 2026 (Sunday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Shravana
- Begins: 11:04 AM, Aug 09
- Ends: 08:00 AM, Aug 10
🔹 Damodara Dwadashi
- Date: August 24, 2026 (Monday)
- Special: Vanjuli Mahadwadashi
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Shravana
- Begins: 04:18 AM, Aug 24
- Ends: 06:20 AM, Aug 25
September 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Bachha Baras Dwadashi
- Date: September 7, 2026 (Monday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
🔹 Krishna Damodara Dwadashi
- Date: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Bhadrapada
- Begins: 05:03 PM, Sep 07
- Ends: 02:42 PM, Sep 08
🔹 Kalki Dwadashi
- Date: September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Special: Vishnushrinkhala Yoga
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Bhadrapada
- Begins: 09:43 PM, Sep 22
- Ends: 10:50 PM, Sep 23
October 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Krishna Kalki Dwadashi
- Date: October 7, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Ashwina
- Begins: 12:34 AM, Oct 07
- Ends: 11:16 PM, Oct 07
🔹 Padmanabha Dwadashi
- Date: October 22, 2026 (Thursday)
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Ashwina
- Begins: 02:47 PM, Oct 22
- Ends: 02:35 PM, Oct 23
November 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Krishna Padmanabha Dwadashi (Govatsa Dwadashi)
- Date: November 5, 2026 (Thursday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Kartika
- Begins: 10:35 AM, Nov 05
- Ends: 10:30 AM, Nov 06
🔹 Yogeshwara Dwadashi (Garuda Dwadashi)
- Date: November 21, 2026 (Saturday)
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Kartika
- Begins: 06:31 AM, Nov 21
- Ends: 04:56 AM, Nov 22
December 2026 Dwadashi
🔹 Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi
- Date: December 5, 2026 (Saturday)
- Paksha: Krishna Dwadashi
- Month: Margashirsha
- Begins: 11:44 PM, Dec 04
- Ends: 12:51 AM, Dec 06
🔹 Matsya Dwadashi
- Date: December 21, 2026 (Monday)
- Paksha: Shukla Dwadashi
- Month: Margashirsha
- Begins: 08:14 PM, Dec 20
- Ends: 05:36 PM, Dec 21
Important Notes
- All timings are in 12-hour format
- Times are based on New Delhi, India local Panchang
- Dates crossing midnight are marked with the next calendar day
- In Hindu Panchang, a day starts and ends at sunrise
Conclusion
The 2026 Dwadashi calendar is an essential spiritual guide for devotees following Ekadashi–Dwadashi vrat traditions and Vishnu worship. Observing Dwadashi with devotion, charity, Tulasi worship, and mantra chanting is believed to grant peace, prosperity, discipline, and spiritual upliftment.
