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Shree Krishna Janamashtami 2024 in Nepal

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 Shree Krishna Janamashtami a Public Holiday?

Shree Krishna Janamashtami 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 Shree Krishna Janamashtami

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Shree Krishna Janamashtami Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2024.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2016ThuAug 25Shree Krishna JanamashtamiPublic Holiday
2017MonAug 14Shree Krishna JanamashtamiPublic Holiday
2018SunSep 2Shree Krishna JanamashtamiObservance
2019FriAug 23Shree Krishna JanamashtamiPublic Holiday
2020TueAug 11Shree Krishna JanamashtamiPublic Holiday
2021MonAug 30Shree Krishna JanamashtamiPublic Holiday
2022FriAug 19Shree Krishna JanamashtamiPublic Holiday
2023WedSep 6Shree Krishna JanamashtamiPublic Holiday
2024MonAug 26Shree Krishna JanamashtamiPublic Holiday

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