Krishna Janmashtami 2026: date and puja muhurat
The birth of Shri Krishna, on the Ashtami of the dark half of Bhadrapada (Shravana in the amanta calendar).
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Krishna Janmashtami 2026
Friday, 4 September 2026 · Nishita Puja 11:57 PM – 12:42 AM
Shravana Krishna Ashtami (Bhadrapada, purnimanta): 2:25 AM, 4 Sept – 12:14 AM, 5 Sept
Rohini nakshatra is traditionally looked for at midnight
Krishna Janmashtami 2027
Wednesday, 25 August 2027 · Nishita Puja 12:01 AM – 12:45 AM
Shravana Krishna Ashtami (Bhadrapada, purnimanta): 8:25 PM, 24 Aug – 7:20 PM, 25 Aug
Rohini nakshatra is traditionally looked for at midnight
Krishna Janmashtami dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, 4 September 2026 · Nishita Puja 11:57 PM – 12:42 AM |
| 2027 | Wednesday, 25 August 2027 · Nishita Puja 12:01 AM – 12:45 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, 13 August 2028 · Nishita Puja 12:04 AM – 12:47 AM |
| 2029 | Saturday, 1 September 2029 · Nishita Puja 11:58 PM – 12:43 AM |
| 2030 | Wednesday, 21 August 2030 · Nishita Puja 12:02 AM – 12:46 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Friday, 4 September 2026 · Nishita Puja 11:57 PM – 12:42 AM |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 3 September 2026 · Nishita Puja 12:14 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Kolkata | Friday, 4 September 2026 · Nishita Puja 11:12 PM – 11:58 PM |
| Chennai | Friday, 4 September 2026 · Nishita Puja 11:44 PM – 12:31 AM |
| Bengaluru | Friday, 4 September 2026 · Nishita Puja 11:55 PM – 12:41 AM |
| Hyderabad | Friday, 4 September 2026 · Nishita Puja 11:51 PM – 12:38 AM |
| Pune | Friday, 4 September 2026 · Nishita Puja 12:10 AM – 12:56 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 3 September 2026 · Nishita Puja 12:16 AM – 1:02 AM |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The birth of Shri Krishna, on the Ashtami of the dark half of Bhadrapada (Shravana in the amanta calendar). Krishna is said to have been born at midnight in Mathura, under Rohini nakshatra.
Why it matters
The birth of Krishna at midnight, celebrated with devotion, song and joy.
How it is traditionally kept
A day's fast, devotional songs, the cradle decorated, and the main worship at midnight; dahi handi in many places the next day.
- Fast through the day, as health allows
- Decorate the cradle and the home
- Sing bhajans and read stories of Krishna's childhood
- Worship at midnight (nishita), Krishna's birth time
- Break the fast after the midnight puja
Across India
Dahi Handi the next day in Maharashtra; grand celebrations in Mathura, Vrindavan and Dwarka.
Questions
When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2026?
Krishna Janmashtami is on Friday, 4 September 2026, by the Krishna Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2027?
Krishna Janmashtami is on Wednesday, 25 August 2027, by the Krishna Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Nishita Puja time for Krishna Janmashtami?
For New Delhi: 11:57 PM – 12:42 AM on Friday, 4 September. Times differ a little between cities.
What is Krishna Janmashtami?
The birth of Shri Krishna, on the Ashtami of the dark half of Bhadrapada (Shravana in the amanta calendar). Krishna is said to have been born at midnight in Mathura, under Rohini nakshatra.
When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2028?
Sunday, 13 August 2028 · Nishita Puja 12:04 AM – 12:47 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2029?
Saturday, 1 September 2029 · Nishita Puja 11:58 PM – 12:43 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2030?
Wednesday, 21 August 2030 · Nishita Puja 12:02 AM – 12:46 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Krishna Janmashtami celebrated across India?
Dahi Handi the next day in Maharashtra; grand celebrations in Mathura, Vrindavan and Dwarka.
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