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Janmashtami 2025 in Pakistan

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 an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Pakistan allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.

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 2005–2025.

Note: A limited number of optional holidays are granted to workers from specific groups, religious denominations, or sects. The holiday should not result in any substantial work disruption.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2005金曜日8月26日 (金)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2006水曜日8月16日 (水)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2007火曜日9月4日 (火)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2008日曜日8月24日 (日)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2009金曜日8月14日 (金)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2010木曜日9月2日 (木)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2011月曜日8月22日 (月)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2012金曜日8月10日 (金)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2013水曜日8月28日 (水)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2014日曜日8月17日 (日)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2015土曜日9月5日 (土)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2016木曜日8月25日 (木)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2017月曜日8月14日 (月)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2018月曜日9月3日 (月)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2019土曜日8月24日 (土)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2020火曜日8月11日 (火)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2021月曜日8月23日 (月)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2022金曜日8月19日 (金)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2023木曜日9月7日 (木)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2024月曜日8月26日 (月)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday
2025土曜日8月16日 (土)JanmashtamiOptional Holiday

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