Maun Ekadashi 2026
Maun Ekadashi 2026 is on 20 December 2026. Maun Ekadashi, Margashirsha (Magshar) Shukla Ekadashi, is a day of fasting and silence kept by Shwetambar Jains.
Maun Ekadashi 2026 dates
| Observance | Date | Tithi | Tradition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maun EkadashiDay of silence and fasting, the day of 150 Kalyanaks | 20 December 2026SundayMargashirsha Shukla Ekadashi | Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi | Shwetambar |
Dates follow the udaya tithi (the tithi at sunrise), as Jain panchangs do. Gachchhas and sanghs sometimes differ by a day; follow your own sangh's announcement where it differs.
Why Maun Ekadashi matters
Tradition holds that 150 kalyanaks of Tirthankaras, across the past, present and future cycles of all the regions of the Jain universe, fell on this tithi. In the present cycle of Bharat kshetra, Bhagwan Mallinath was born, took diksha and attained Kevalgyan on it, Bhagwan Naminath attained Kevalgyan and Bhagwan Aranath took diksha.
Devotees keep Upvas and silence (maun) for the whole day and night, and count a rosary of the 150 kalyanaks. The story of Suvrat Sheth is read.
Frequently asked questions
When is Maun Ekadashi in 2026?
Maun Ekadashi 2026 is on 20 December 2026.
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Jain festival and parva tithi dates are calculated by the Vedic Tithi engine from the tithi at sunrise (udaya tithi) at your location; Paryushan and Samvatsari keep India's date. Our automated tests compare these dates with a leading published panchang for New Delhi, New York and Vancouver. Gachchhas and sanghs sometimes differ by a day, so follow your own sangh's announcement where it differs. If you spot an error, tell us and we will correct it.
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Last updated: October 2026