Major festival
Krishna Janmashtami
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the midnight birth of Krishna on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada, kept with fasting until midnight, jhankis and the singing of the Bhagavata.
Also known as: Krishna Janmashtami · Gokulashtami · Krishnashtami.
Presiding deity: Krishna.
Krishna Janmashtami dates
| Year | Date (India) | Weekday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Janmashtami 2026 | 4 Sept 2026 | Friday | All cities → |
| Krishna Janmashtami 2027 | 24 Aug 2027 | Tuesday | All cities → |
Frequently asked
What is Krishna Janmashtami?
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the midnight birth of Krishna on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada, kept with fasting until midnight, jhankis and the singing of the Bhagavata.
What are the other names for Krishna Janmashtami?
Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, Krishnashtami.
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2026?
Friday, 4 September 2026 (India).
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2027?
Tuesday, 24 August 2027 (India).
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