Friday, 4 September 2026 · Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami
The birth of Lord Krishna at midnight. Devotees fast, sing, enact his childhood, and break the dahi handi, celebrating divine love, wisdom and joy.
Krishna Janmashtami is observed on Friday, 4 September 2026, on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami. Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and are set for India, so confirm the exact tithi with your local panchang.
See the day's panchang for tithi, nakshatra and the auspicious windows, find a shubh muhurat for any new beginning, or ask Saptarishi what this day means for your chart.
Festival dates reflect classical panchang calculations. Regional traditions vary; treat this as a guide.