Why is Shattila Ekadashi 2026 so auspicious? Know the date, significance, til daan importance, vrat rules, and Parana time as per Sanatangyan . Shattila Ekadashi 2026 will occur on January 14, 2026 , making it a rare and sacred festival that aligns with the Makar Sankranti festival of Uttarayan . Daylight is starting to increase as the sun moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn on this day, which means that the days are beginning to get longer as well. This is a very holy time