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Janmashtami 2024 in Bangladesh

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?

Government offices and most businesses are closed during this holiday.

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 2005–2024.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2005FriAug 26JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2006WedAug 16JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2007TueSep 4JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2008SatAug 23JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2009FriAug 14JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2010ThuSep 2JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2011MonAug 22JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2012ThuAug 9JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2013WedAug 28JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2014SunAug 17JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2015SatSep 5JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2016ThuAug 25JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2017MonAug 14JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2018SunSep 2JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2019FriAug 23JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2020TueAug 11JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2021MonAug 30JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2022ThuAug 18JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2023WedSep 6JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday
2024MonAug 26JanmashtamiGovernment Holiday

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