Dahi Handi 2028 Date — Monday, August 14, 2028
When is Dahi Handi in 2028? Dahi Handi 2028 falls on Monday, August 14, 2028.
Observance: Dahi Handi. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Dahi Handi 2027 date · Dahi Handi 2029 date
Dahi Handi 2028 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:50 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 07:01 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:23 am – 05:06 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:59 am – 12:51 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 07:28 am – 09:07 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Navami |
| Nakshatra | Krittika |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Mon, 14 August 2028 or ask your local mandir.
Dahi Handi 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Janmashtami | Sun, 13 August 2028 | |
| Dahi Handi (Gopalkala) | Mon, 14 August 2028 | Main day |
Why we celebrate
Krishna's butter-stealing leela enacted — human pyramids in Maharashtra.
How it is celebrated
Handi breaking, govinda pathak competitions.
Puja timing
Day after Krishna Janmashtami.
Foods & offerings
Curd, butter, poha.
Rituals
- Form pyramid safely.
- Break handi with coconut.
Dahi Handi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Dahi Handi 2027 date |
| 2028 | Mon, 14 August 2028 |
| 2029 | Dahi Handi 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Dahi Handi 2028
- Janmashtami 2028 date — Sun, 13 August 2028
- Hartalika Teej 2028 date — Tue, 22 August 2028
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2028 date — Wed, 23 August 2028
- Raksha Bandhan 2028 date — Sat, 5 August 2028
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2028 date — Fri, 4 August 2028
- Onam 2028 date — Fri, 1 September 2028
- Nag Panchami 2028 date — Wed, 26 July 2028
- Anant Chaturdashi 2028 date — Sat, 2 September 2028
- Hariyali Teej 2028 date — Mon, 24 July 2028
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2028 date — Mon, 18 September 2028
- Sharad Navratri 2028 date — Tue, 19 September 2028
- Guru Purnima 2028 date — Thu, 6 July 2028
Dahi Handi 2028 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:59 am – 12:51 pm | 07:28 am – 09:07 am | 05:50 am | 07:01 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:17 pm – 01:08 pm | 07:55 am – 09:31 am | 06:19 am | 07:06 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:59 am – 12:49 pm | 07:41 am – 09:15 am | 06:07 am | 06:40 pm |
| Chennai | 11:48 am – 12:38 pm | 07:30 am – 09:04 am | 05:56 am | 06:30 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:55 am – 12:46 pm | 07:34 am – 09:09 am | 05:58 am | 06:42 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:15 am – 12:06 pm | 06:50 am – 08:27 am | 05:13 am | 06:08 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 14 August 2028.
Dahi Handi 2028 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Dahi Handi 2028 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 14 August 2028 is 11:59 am – 12:51 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
