Public Holiday India Also: Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami

Janmashtami 2602

Thursday 2 September 2602

210310 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 2 Sep - Sun, 5 Sep 2602 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Janmashtami 2602?
Janmashtami 2602 is on Thursday 2 September 2602 in India.
How many days until Janmashtami 2602?
210310 days from today (Tuesday 10 November 2026).
Is Janmashtami a public holiday in India?
Yes. Janmashtami is a national public holiday in India.
When is Janmashtami 2603?
Janmashtami 2603 is on Monday 22 August 2603.
Is the date of Janmashtami 2602 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
NakshatraRohini
YogaVyaghata
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise5:54 AM
Sunset6:54 PM
Rahu Kaal2:01 PM - 3:39 PM
Abhijit11:58 AM - 12:50 PM
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Janmashtami in other years

YearDateDay
260112 SeptemberSaturdayView
26022 SeptemberThursdayThis page
260322 AugustMondayView
26049 SeptemberSundayView