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Janmashtami (Smarta)
Next observed on Friday, 4 September 2026.
When is Janmashtami (Smarta) in 2026?
Friday, 4 September 2026
Counting down to Janmashtami (Smarta)
What Janmashtami (Smarta) marks
Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Krishnashtami, Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. In the prominent Hindu scriptures, such as the Mahabharata, Bhagavata Purana, Gita Govinda, etc. Krishna has been identified as the supreme God and the source of all avatars. Krishna's birth is celebrated and observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in Shravana Masa or Bhadrapada Masa.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Hindu festival celebrating Krishna's birth anniversary, available under CC BY-SA.
Janmashtami (Smarta) dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | India 2026 | |
| 2027 | Wednesday | India 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | India 2028 | |
| 2029 | Saturday | India 2029 | |
| 2030 | Wednesday | India 2030 | |
| 2031 | Saturday | India 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Janmashtami (Smarta) in 2026?
Janmashtami (Smarta) falls on Friday, 4 September 2026 in India.
What day of the week is Janmashtami (Smarta) 2026?
Janmashtami (Smarta) 2026 falls on a Friday, 4 September 2026.
When is Janmashtami (Smarta) in 2027?
Janmashtami (Smarta) falls on Wednesday, 25 August 2027.
Where is Janmashtami (Smarta) observed?
Observed nationally in India.
What does Janmashtami (Smarta) celebrate?
Hindu festival celebrating Krishna's birth anniversary. Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Krishnashtami, Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. In the prominent Hindu scriptures, such as the Mahabharata, Bhagavata Purana, Gita Govinda, etc. Krishna has been identified as the supreme God and the source of all avatars. Krishna's birth is celebrated and observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in Shravana Masa or Bhadrapada Masa.