Janmashtami in India
In 2026, Janmashtami falls on Friday, 4 September 2026.
Photo by Michał Parzuchowski on UnsplashUpdated 15 Jul 2026
About Janmashtami
Janmashtami is a major Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The celebrations include fasting, devotional singing, and the Dahi Handi tradition where participants form human pyramids to break earthen pots. It is observed with great fervor by devotees across India.
Janmashtami dates in India
Observance dates for Janmashtami across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 Sep 2023 | Thursday | Janmashtami |
| 2024 | 26 Aug 2024 | Monday | Janmashtami |
| 2025 | 16 Aug 2025 | Saturday | Janmashtami |
| 2026This year | 4 Sep 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 2027 | 25 Aug 2027 | Wednesday | Janmashtami |
| 2028 | 13 Aug 2028 | Sunday | Janmashtami |
| 2029 | 1 Sep 2029 | Saturday | Janmashtami |
| 2030 | 21 Aug 2030 | Wednesday | Janmashtami |
| 2031 | 10 Aug 2031 | Sunday | Janmashtami |
7 Sep 2023
Thursday · Janmashtami
26 Aug 2024
Monday · Janmashtami
16 Aug 2025
Saturday · Janmashtami
4 Sep 2026
Friday · Janmashtami
25 Aug 2027
Wednesday · Janmashtami
13 Aug 2028
Sunday · Janmashtami
1 Sep 2029
Saturday · Janmashtami
21 Aug 2030
Wednesday · Janmashtami
10 Aug 2031
Sunday · Janmashtami
