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Janmashtami 2025 in the United Kingdom

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?

Even though Janmashtami falls on Saturday, August 16, 2025, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in United Kingdom.

Krishna is the eight incarnation of the god Vishnu.

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About Janmashtami

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Janmashtami Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2008–2029.

Year Weekday DateNameHoliday Type
2008SunAug 24JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2009ThuAug 13JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2010WedSep 1JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2011MonAug 22JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2012ThuAug 9JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2013WedAug 28JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2014SunAug 17JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2015FriSep 4JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2016ThuAug 25JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2017MonAug 14JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2018SunSep 2JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2019FriAug 23JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2020WedAug 12JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2021MonAug 30JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2022FriAug 19JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2023ThuSep 7JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2024MonAug 26JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2025SatAug 16JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2026FriSep 4JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2027WedAug 25JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2028SunAug 13JanmashtamiHindu Holiday
2029SatSep 1JanmashtamiHindu Holiday

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