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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?
Janmashtami is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, August 17, 2014 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Sri Lanka.
Krishna is the eight incarnation of the god Vishnu.
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About Janmashtami
Read more about Janmashtami.Janmashtami Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2014–2021.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sun | Aug 17 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2015 | Sat | Sep 5 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2016 | Thu | Aug 25 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2017 | Mon | Aug 14 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2018 | Sun | Sep 2 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 24 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2020 | Tue | Aug 11 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Aug 30 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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