Public Holiday India Also: Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami

Janmashtami 2740

Thursday 5 September 2740

260712 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 5 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep 2740 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Janmashtami 2740?
Janmashtami 2740 is on Thursday 5 September 2740 in India.
How many days until Janmashtami 2740?
260712 days from today (Sunday 15 November 2026).
Is Janmashtami a public holiday in India?
Yes. Janmashtami is a national public holiday in India.
When is Janmashtami 2741?
Janmashtami 2741 is on Tuesday 26 August 2741.
Is the date of Janmashtami 2740 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
KaranaBalava
Sunrise5:54 AM
Sunset6:53 PM
Rahu Kaal2:01 PM - 3:38 PM
Abhijit11:58 AM - 12:49 PM
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Janmashtami in other years

YearDateDay
273917 SeptemberSundayView
27405 SeptemberThursdayThis page
274126 AugustTuesdayView
274214 SeptemberMondayView