Janmashtami 2026 Date

Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on the Ashtami (8th tithi) of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada. Devotees fast until midnight — the believed hour of Krishna's birth — and the next day is marked by dahi-handi celebrations, especially in Maharashtra.

This page computes the Janmashtami 2026 date for your city. Note that Smarta and ISKCON/Vaishnava traditions can observe it on different days.

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Janmashtami 2026 Date — Delhi

Day	Date
Janmashtami (Smarta)	Friday, 4 September 2026

Dates are computed from the lunar panchang for the selected city. Local and regional traditions may differ by a day — confirm with your community calendar.

Formula

Janmashtami = Krishna Paksha Ashtami of Bhadrapada month

Example

Janmashtami 2026 ≈ September 2026 (see computed date in the table).

How to Use

1. Select your city.
2. Click "Show Dates".
3. Read the Janmashtami date.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Janmashtami 2026?

Expected in early September 2026 — see the computed date.

Why do some celebrate on different days?

Smarta tradition uses midnight Ashtami; Vaishnava/ISKCON rules can shift observance by a day.

What is dahi handi?

A curd-pot breaking celebration held the day after Janmashtami, popular in Maharashtra.

Is fasting required?

Many devotees fast until midnight; it is a personal observance.

Author: Astro Editorial Team Reviewed by: Astro Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-09-16

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