Janmashtami 2026 Date — Friday, September 4, 2026
When is Janmashtami in 2026? Janmashtami 2026 falls on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Observance: Krishna Janmashtami. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Janmashtami 2025 date · Janmashtami 2027 date
Janmashtami 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:00 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:39 pm |
| Moonrise | 11:24 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:30 am – 05:15 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:54 am – 12:45 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 10:45 am – 12:20 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Ashtami |
| Nakshatra | Rohini |
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 Fri, 4 September 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Janmashtami 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Janmashtami | Fri, 4 September 2026 | Midnight puja |
| Dahi Handi (Gopalkala) | Sat, 5 September 2026 | Next day in Maharashtra |
| Radha Ashtami | Sat, 19 September 2026 |
Why we celebrate
Birth of Krishna at midnight in Mathura prison — avatar of Vishnu who delivered Bhagavad Gita.
How it is celebrated
Fasting, midnight abhishekam, dahi-handi, jhulan, temple tableaux, bhajan.
Puja timing
Fast until midnight Nishita puja when Krishna was born; abhishekam at exact birth moment (tradition varies by sampradaya).
Foods & offerings
Makhan, panchamrit, fruits; no grains until after midnight puja. Chappan bhog in temples.
Rituals
- Decorate cradle (jhula); fast through day.
- Midnight abhishekam with panchamrit.
- Chant Vishnu sahasranama and Gita chapters.
- Break fast with prasad after puja.
Janmashtami dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Janmashtami 2025 date |
| 2026 | Fri, 4 September 2026 |
| 2027 | Janmashtami 2027 date |
| 2028 | Janmashtami 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Janmashtami 2026
- Dahi Handi 2026 date — Sat, 5 September 2026
- Raksha Bandhan 2026 date — Fri, 28 August 2026
- Onam 2026 date — Wed, 26 August 2026
- Hartalika Teej 2026 date — Mon, 14 September 2026
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date — Tue, 15 September 2026
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 date — Fri, 21 August 2026
- Nag Panchami 2026 date — Mon, 17 August 2026
- Hariyali Teej 2026 date — Sat, 15 August 2026
- Anant Chaturdashi 2026 date — Fri, 25 September 2026
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 date — Sat, 10 October 2026
- Sharad Navratri 2026 date — Sun, 11 October 2026
- Guru Purnima 2026 date — Wed, 29 July 2026
Janmashtami 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:54 am – 12:45 pm | 10:45 am – 12:20 pm | 06:00 am | 06:39 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:12 pm – 01:02 pm | 11:04 am – 12:37 pm | 06:24 am | 06:50 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:53 am – 12:43 pm | 10:46 am – 12:18 pm | 06:08 am | 06:28 pm |
| Chennai | 11:43 am – 12:32 pm | 10:35 am – 12:07 pm | 05:57 am | 06:17 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:50 am – 12:39 pm | 10:41 am – 12:15 pm | 06:02 am | 06:27 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:10 am – 12:00 pm | 10:01 am – 11:35 am | 05:19 am | 05:50 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Fri, 4 September 2026.
Janmashtami 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Janmashtami 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Fri, 4 September 2026 is 11:54 am – 12:45 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
