June 2026 arrives with the first hope of monsoon rain after May’s peak heat, and it closes out one of the rarest events on the Hindu calendar: Adhik Maas. This guide lays out the complete Lala Ramswaroop Calendar June 2026, covering every major Vrat, festival, and auspicious Muhurat in one reliable reference.
The month bridges the tail end of Adhik Jyeshtha (the extra lunar month that began in mid-May) and the start of the regular Jyeshtha month, and it carries the year’s most talked-about fast, Nirjala Ekadashi. Below is a clear, date-wise breakdown, along with some important corrections to dates that are circulating incorrectly this year because of how Adhik Maas shifts the calendar.
Major Festivals in the Lala Ramswaroop Calendar — June 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Wednesday | Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekdanta) | Monthly fast for Lord Ganesha |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Monday | Krishnashtami | Monthly Ashtami dedicated to Lord Krishna |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Monday | Adhik Maas Ends | Purushottam Maas concludes; the regular Jyeshtha month begins |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Tuesday | Aani Thirumanjanam | Major Nataraja (Lord Shiva) abhishekam festival, mainly in Tamil Nadu |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Sunday | Father’s Day & International Yoga Day | Global observances honouring fathers and yoga, both falling on the same date |
Vrat and Tithi Dates — June 2026
| Date | Day | Vrat / Tithi | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Thursday | Parama Ekadashi | The special Krishna Paksha Ekadashi that falls only during Adhik Maas |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Friday | Krishna Paksha Pradosh Vrat | Evening fast for Lord Shiva |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Monday | Adhik Maas Amavasya | New moon that closes Purushottam Maas; ideal for Pind Daan and Tarpan |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Thursday | Nirjala Ekadashi | The year’s most significant Ekadashi, observed without food or water |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Friday | Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat | Evening fast for Lord Shiva |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Monday | Jyeshtha Purnima | Full moon of the regular Jyeshtha month; river baths and Satyanarayan Katha |
Why June 2026 Is an Unusual Month: Adhik Maas Comes to a Close
For most of the first half of June, the Hindu calendar is still running on Adhik Jyeshtha, an extra lunar month inserted roughly every three years to keep the lunar calendar aligned with the solar year. This particular Adhik Maas began on May 17 and closes on June 15, 2026 — a genuinely rare occurrence, since the last Adhik Jyeshtha was in 2018 and the next one isn’t due until 2037.
Nirjala Ekadashi: The Year’s Toughest and Most Rewarding Fast
Nirjala Ekadashi, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, is widely regarded as the most significant Ekadashi of the entire year. “Nirjala” means without water, and devotees who observe this fast avoid both food and water from sunrise on Ekadashi until sunrise the next day, Dwadashi. According to tradition, observing this single fast with full sincerity carries the combined merit of all 24 Ekadashi fasts in the year, which is why it draws far more observers than any other Ekadashi on the calendar.
Parama Ekadashi and the Close of Purushottam Maas
June 11, 2026, brings Parama Ekadashi, a fast that exists only during Adhik Maas years and doesn’t appear on the calendar otherwise. Falling in the Krishna Paksha of Purushottam Maas, it’s considered especially meritorious because acts of devotion performed during Adhik Maas are traditionally believed to yield multiplied spiritual reward.
Other Observances Through the Month
Sankashti Chaturthi, on June 3, is the monthly fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed by breaking the fast after moonrise. Krishnashtami, on June 8, is a monthly Ashtami dedicated to Lord Krishna — distinct from Janmashtami, the major annual celebration of Krishna’s birth, which falls later in the year.
Vivah Muhurat in June 2026
Wedding planning gets genuinely good news this June. Since Chaturmas — the four-month period when weddings pause — doesn’t begin until Devshayani Ekadashi on July 25, 2026, favourable wedding Muhurats remain open through all of June and well into July, not just until June 24 as some sources suggest.
Anyone with a health condition, pregnancy, or age-related concerns should adapt fasting sensibly and check with a doctor if a full fast isn’t advisable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1 When is Nirjala Ekadashi in 2026?
Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and is observed with a complete fast from food and water.
Q.2 Is Devshayani Ekadashi in June 2026?
No. Because of this year’s Adhik Maas, Devshayani Ekadashi — and the start of Chaturmas — falls on July 25, 2026, a full month later than usual.
Q.3 When does Chaturmas start in 2026?
Chaturmas begins on July 25, 2026, with Devshayani Ekadashi, not June 25 as some calendars incorrectly show this year.
Q.4 Are wedding Muhurats available in June 2026?
Yes, throughout most of the month. Since Chaturmas doesn’t begin until July 25, favourable wedding dates remain open through June and into July, subject to individual Kundali matching.