Public Holiday India Also: Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami

Janmashtami 2466

Thursday 2 September 2466

160639 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 2 Sep - Sun, 5 Sep 2466 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Janmashtami 2466?
Janmashtami 2466 is on Thursday 2 September 2466 in India.
How many days until Janmashtami 2466?
160639 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 2467?
Janmashtami 2467 is on Tuesday 23 August 2467.
Is the date of Janmashtami 2466 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
Sunrise5:56 AM
Sunset6:50 PM
Rahu Kaal2:00 PM - 3:37 PM
Abhijit11:57 AM - 12:49 PM
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Janmashtami in other years

YearDateDay
246513 SeptemberSundayView
24662 SeptemberThursdayThis page
246723 AugustTuesdayView
246810 SeptemberMondayView