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Janmashtami
Next observed on Wednesday, 25 August 2027.
When is Janmashtami in 2027?
Wednesday, 25 August 2027
Counting down to Janmashtami
What Janmashtami 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 dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday | India 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | India 2028 | |
| 2029 | Saturday | India 2029 | |
| 2030 | Wednesday | India 2030 | |
| 2031 | Sunday |
Frequently asked
When is Janmashtami in 2027?
Janmashtami falls on Wednesday, 25 August 2027 in India.
What day of the week is Janmashtami 2027?
Janmashtami 2027 falls on a Wednesday, 25 August 2027.
When is Janmashtami in 2028?
Janmashtami falls on Sunday, 13 August 2028.
Where is Janmashtami observed?
Observed nationally in India.
What does Janmashtami 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.