Public Holiday India Also: Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami

Janmashtami 2696

Thursday 10 September 2696

244650 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep 2696 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Janmashtami 2696?
Janmashtami 2696 is on Thursday 10 September 2696 in India.
How many days until Janmashtami 2696?
244650 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 2697?
Janmashtami 2697 is on Tuesday 31 August 2697.
Is the date of Janmashtami 2696 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
YogaHarshana
KaranaBalava
Sunrise5:58 AM
Sunset6:46 PM
Rahu Kaal1:58 PM - 3:34 PM
Abhijit11:56 AM - 12:47 PM
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Janmashtami in other years

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269821 AugustSundayView