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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?
Although Janmashtami is not a public holiday, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Summer Bank Holiday in 2024, which is a public holiday in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.
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 2008–2029.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sun | Aug 24 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2009 | Thu | Aug 13 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2010 | Wed | Sep 1 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2011 | Mon | Aug 22 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2012 | Thu | Aug 9 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2013 | Wed | Aug 28 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2014 | Sun | Aug 17 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2015 | Fri | Sep 4 | 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 | Fri | Aug 23 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | Aug 12 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Aug 30 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2022 | Fri | Aug 19 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | Sep 7 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Aug 26 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Aug 16 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Sep 4 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Aug 25 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Aug 13 | Janmashtami | Hindu Holiday |
| 2029 | Sat | Sep 1 | 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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