Public Holiday India Also: Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami

Janmashtami 2686

Thursday 2 September 2686

240989 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 2 Sep - Sun, 5 Sep 2686 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Janmashtami 2686?
Janmashtami 2686 is on Thursday 2 September 2686 in India.
How many days until Janmashtami 2686?
240989 days from today (Thursday 12 November 2026).
Is Janmashtami a public holiday in India?
Yes. Janmashtami is a national public holiday in India.
When is Janmashtami 2687?
Janmashtami 2687 is on Monday 22 August 2687.
Is the date of Janmashtami 2686 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
Sunset6:55 PM
Rahu Kaal2:02 PM - 3:39 PM
Abhijit11:58 AM - 12:50 PM
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Janmashtami in other years

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268513 SeptemberSundayView
26862 SeptemberThursdayThis page
268722 AugustMondayView
26889 SeptemberSundayView