Quick Information
2026 Date
4 September 2026
Duration
2 Days
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Krishna
About Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami (कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Birth of Lord Krishna.
This festival is associated with Krishna and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 2 days.
Verified 2026 Date
Date:
Primary source: Government of Kerala holiday calendar.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Krishna Janmashtami include:
Midnight puja
Fasting
Dahi Handi
Bhajans
How to Celebrate
- Midnight puja: A listed tradition for Krishna Janmashtami.
- Fasting: A listed tradition for Krishna Janmashtami.
- Dahi Handi: A listed tradition for Krishna Janmashtami.
- Bhajans: A listed tradition for Krishna Janmashtami.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Krishna Janmashtami traditions in:
All India
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Practices can vary by region and community.