Next date: Tuesday, 24 August 2027
| Date | Day | Reference time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 September 2026 | Friday | 11:57 pm (nishita (midnight) start) |
| 24 August 2027 | Tuesday | 12:01 am (nishita (midnight) start) |
| 13 August 2028 | Sunday | 12:04 am (nishita (midnight) start) |
Dates are calculated astronomically from sunrise and sunset in New Delhi. In other cities the tithi timing can occasionally move the festival to another day; confirm with your local panchang or Pandit Ji for the final decision.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Shri Krishna. Devotees fast, worship at midnight, the moment of the birth, decorate tableaux, and celebrate with events such as Dahi Handi the next day.
Tithi: Midnight of Krishna Ashtami in Shravana (Bhadrapada in the purnimanta count).
Smarta and Vaishnava traditions often observe it a day apart, so follow your own tradition.
Read the full guide: Janmashtami →
Janmashtami in 2027 is on Tuesday, 24 August 2027.
The reference time for New Delhi is 12:01 am (nishita (midnight) start). The full puja window depends on sunrise and sunset in your city, so check your own city’s panchang.
Midnight of Krishna Ashtami in Shravana (Bhadrapada in the purnimanta count).
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