Festival date logic
Krishna Janmashtami 2026
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
Birthday of Lord Krishna, celebrated at midnight.
Direct answer
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2026?
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 is on Friday, 4 September 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Ashtami, Bhadrapada.
Also searched as: Janmashtami 2026, Krishna Jayanti 2026.
Gregorian date
Friday, 4 September 2026Hindu date
Krishna Ashtami, BhadrapadaObservance moment
nishita, around midnightWhy 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.
Read the calculation methodologyKrishna Janmashtami 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithi nakshatraFestival type
majorNakshatra
MrigashiraCommon observance
fastingSignificance
Krishna was born at midnight in Mathura prison to Devaki and Vasudeva.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
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?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Ashtami, Bhadrapada. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Krishna Janmashtami.
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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Citation summary
Samvat lists Krishna Janmashtami 2026 on Friday, 4 September 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Ashtami, Bhadrapada. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.