Festival date and tithi
Krishna Janmashtami 2026
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
Birthday of Lord Krishna, celebrated at midnight.
At a glance
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2026?
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 is on Friday, 4 September 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Ashtami, Bhadrapada.
Also known as: Janmashtami 2026, Krishna Jayanti 2026, Gokulashtami 2026.
- Date
- Friday, 4 September 2026
- Hindu date
- Krishna Ashtami, Bhadrapada
- Tithi checked at
- Nishita (around midnight)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami (8th day of dark fortnight), with the observance centered on the midnight nishita period. Rohini nakshatra is an important traditional consideration in some Panchangs, so regional variants can differ, typically in August-September.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 4 September 2026, with Krishna Ashtami, Bhadrapada. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedKrishna Janmashtami 2026 tithi and Panchang details
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Tithi and nakshatraCategory
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MrigashiraDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Krishna was born at midnight in Mathura prison to Devaki and Vasudeva.
Traditions and Regions
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Common questions
What is the date of Krishna Janmashtami 2026?
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 is on Friday, 4 September 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Ashtami, Bhadrapada.
What is the tithi for Krishna Janmashtami 2026?
Krishna Janmashtami is observed on Krishna Ashtami, Bhadrapada. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
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