Janmashtami 2028 Date — Sunday, August 13, 2028
When is Janmashtami in 2028? Janmashtami 2028 falls on Sunday, August 13, 2028.
Observance: Krishna Janmashtami. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Janmashtami 2027 date · Janmashtami 2029 date
Janmashtami 2028 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:49 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 07:02 pm |
| Moonrise | 11:20 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:23 am – 05:06 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:59 am – 12:52 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 05:23 pm – 07:02 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Ashtami |
| Nakshatra | Bharani |
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 Sun, 13 August 2028 or ask your local mandir.
Janmashtami 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Janmashtami | Sun, 13 August 2028 | Midnight puja |
| Dahi Handi (Gopalkala) | Mon, 14 August 2028 | Next day in Maharashtra |
| Radha Ashtami | Sun, 27 August 2028 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Janmashtami 2027 date |
| 2028 | Sun, 13 August 2028 |
| 2029 | Janmashtami 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Janmashtami 2028
- Dahi Handi 2028 date — Mon, 14 August 2028
- Raksha Bandhan 2028 date — Sat, 5 August 2028
- Hartalika Teej 2028 date — Tue, 22 August 2028
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2028 date — Fri, 4 August 2028
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2028 date — Wed, 23 August 2028
- Nag Panchami 2028 date — Wed, 26 July 2028
- Onam 2028 date — Fri, 1 September 2028
- Hariyali Teej 2028 date — Mon, 24 July 2028
- Anant Chaturdashi 2028 date — Sat, 2 September 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
Janmashtami 2028 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:59 am – 12:52 pm | 05:22 pm – 07:02 pm | 05:49 am | 07:02 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:17 pm – 01:08 pm | 05:31 pm – 07:07 pm | 06:19 am | 07:07 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:59 am – 12:49 pm | 05:07 pm – 06:41 pm | 06:07 am | 06:41 pm |
| Chennai | 11:48 am – 12:38 pm | 04:56 pm – 06:30 pm | 05:56 am | 06:30 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:55 am – 12:46 pm | 05:07 pm – 06:42 pm | 05:58 am | 06:42 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:15 am – 12:07 pm | 04:32 pm – 06:09 pm | 05:12 am | 06:09 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sun, 13 August 2028.
Janmashtami 2028 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Janmashtami 2028 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sun, 13 August 2028 is 11:59 am – 12:52 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
