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Janmashtami 2025 in India

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 a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Krishna is the eight incarnation of the god Vishnu.

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About Janmashtami

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Janmashtami Observances

Note: During a gazetted holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020水曜日8月12日 (水)JanmashtamiGazetted Holiday
2021月曜日8月30日 (月)JanmashtamiGazetted Holiday
2022金曜日8月19日 (金)JanmashtamiGazetted Holiday
2023木曜日9月7日 (木)JanmashtamiGazetted Holiday
2024月曜日8月26日 (月)JanmashtamiGazetted Holiday
2025土曜日8月16日 (土)JanmashtamiGazetted Holiday
2026金曜日9月4日 (金)JanmashtamiGazetted Holiday
2027水曜日8月25日 (水)JanmashtamiGazetted Holiday
2028日曜日8月13日 (日)JanmashtamiGazetted Holiday
2029土曜日9月1日 (土)JanmashtamiGazetted Holiday
2030水曜日8月21日 (水)JanmashtamiGazetted Holiday

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