Public Holiday
Bangladesh
Also: Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami
Bangladesh
Also: Krishna Janmashtami, GokulashtamiJanmashtami 2024
Monday 26 August 2024
800 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Fri, 23 Aug - Mon, 26 Aug 2024 (take Sun off)
Quick answers
- When is Janmashtami 2024?
- Janmashtami 2024 is on Monday 26 August 2024 in Bangladesh.
- How many days until Janmashtami 2024?
- Janmashtami 2024 was 800 days ago.
- Is Janmashtami a public holiday in Bangladesh?
- Yes. Janmashtami is a national public holiday in Bangladesh.
- When is Janmashtami 2025?
- Janmashtami 2025 is on Saturday 16 August 2025.
- Is the date of Janmashtami 2024 confirmed?
- Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.
About
Held on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami in the Purnimanta calendar.
Significance
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight.
How it is celebrated
- Fasting until midnight
- Midnight puja and cradle ceremony
- Dahi Handi in Maharashtra the next day
- Celebrations in Mathura and Vrindavan