Public Holiday India Also: Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami

Janmashtami 3018

Thursday 27 August 3018

362240 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug 3018 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Janmashtami 3018?
Janmashtami 3018 is on Thursday 27 August 3018 in India.
How many days until Janmashtami 3018?
362240 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 3019?
Janmashtami 3019 is on Tuesday 14 September 3019.
Is the date of Janmashtami 3018 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
YogaDhruva
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise5:47 AM
Sunset7:06 PM
Rahu Kaal2:06 PM - 3:46 PM
Abhijit12:00 PM - 12:53 PM
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Janmashtami in other years

YearDateDay
30176 SeptemberSaturdayView
301827 AugustThursdayThis page
301914 SeptemberTuesdayView
30203 SeptemberSundayView