Public Holiday India Also: Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami

Janmashtami 2426

Thursday 27 August 2426

146023 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug 2426 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Janmashtami 2426?
Janmashtami 2426 is on Thursday 27 August 2426 in India.
How many days until Janmashtami 2426?
146023 days from today (Monday 9 November 2026).
Is Janmashtami a public holiday in India?
Yes. Janmashtami is a national public holiday in India.
When is Janmashtami 2427?
Janmashtami 2427 is on Monday 16 August 2427.
Is the date of Janmashtami 2426 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

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiKrishna Ashtami
NakshatraKrittika
YogaVyaghata
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise5:53 AM
Sunset6:56 PM
Rahu Kaal2:02 PM - 3:40 PM
Abhijit11:58 AM - 12:50 PM
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Janmashtami in other years

YearDateDay
24256 SeptemberSaturdayView
242627 AugustThursdayThis page
242716 AugustMondayView
24282 SeptemberSaturdayView