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Krishna Janmashtami (Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Astami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanthi, Janmashtami) is one of the most important Hindu festivals that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava, which is usually in August or September.
Is Janmashtami a Public Holiday?
Janmashtami is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Krishna is the eight incarnation of the god Vishnu.
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About Janmashtami
Read more about Janmashtami.Janmashtami Observances
Note: During a gazetted holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 24 | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | Aug 12 | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Aug 30 | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2022 | Fri | Aug 19 | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Sep 7 | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Aug 26 | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Aug 16 | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Sep 4 | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Aug 25 | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Aug 13 | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2029 | Sat | Sep 1 | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
