Public Holiday India Also: Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami

Janmashtami 2561

Thursday 3 September 2561

195336 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep 2561 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Janmashtami 2561?
Janmashtami 2561 is on Thursday 3 September 2561 in India.
How many days until Janmashtami 2561?
195336 days from today (Wednesday 11 November 2026).
Is Janmashtami a public holiday in India?
Yes. Janmashtami is a national public holiday in India.
When is Janmashtami 2562?
Janmashtami 2562 is on Monday 23 August 2562.
Is the date of Janmashtami 2561 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
Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset6:51 PM
Rahu Kaal2:00 PM - 3:37 PM
Abhijit11:57 AM - 12:49 PM
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Janmashtami in other years

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256014 SeptemberSundayView
25613 SeptemberThursdayThis page
256223 AugustMondayView
256311 SeptemberSundayView