Krishna Janmashtami 2026 is celebrated on Friday, 4th September 2026. This year is the 5253 birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
Janmashtami 2026
Janmashtami is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Krishna. Janmashtami is also called Krishna Janmashtami, Krishnashtmi, Shri Krishna Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami. The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna who is considered the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna is the most significant word in Hinduism..cc festival is celebrated in the month of bhadrapada (August-September). People celebrate the Holi festival with great devotion, fasting, singing and vibrant celebration of kanha ji birth, Dahi Handi across the country.
Lord Krishna is considered the supreme God and symbol of divinity, love and righteousness. The Krishna Janmashtami is the most fervent festival of Mathura (birthplace) and Vrindavan (childhood home) in Uttar Pradesh, and Janmashtami is the largest festival of Braj. The celebration of Krishna Janmashtami begins at midnight, as it is believed that Lord Krishna was born at midnight. Read this article to know more about Janmashtami 2026 date, time and rituals.
Janmashtami 2026 Date
This year marking the 5253rd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. According to the Hindu lunar calendar the Krishna Janmashtami 2026 will be celebrated on ashtmi Tithi (eighth day) of the dark fortnight (krishna Paksh) in the month of bhadrapada.
This year, Janmashtami 2026 will be celebrated on 4th September 2026, which is on Friday. The Nishita Pooja time starts from 11:57 p.m. To 12:43 a.m. On 5 September 2026. The grand celebration of the Handi is observed on 5 September 2026. It is advisable to check the Midnight moments (Nishita Pooja time) according to your specific location.
| Event | Date |
| Krishna Janmashtami 2026 | 4 September 2026, Friday |
| Nishita Puja Time | 11:57 PM to 12:43 AM, Sep 05 |
| Dahi Hand | 5 September 2026, Saturday |
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 Muhurat in Other City
12:10 AM to 12:57 AM, Sep 05 – Pune
11:57 PM to 12:43 AM, Sep 05 – New Delhi
11:45 PM to 12:31 AM, Sep 05 – Chennai
12:03 AM to 12:49 AM, Sep 05 – Jaipur
11:52 PM to 12:38 AM, Sep 05 – Hyderabad
11:58 PM to 12:44 AM, Sep 05 – Gurgaon
11:59 PM to 12:45 AM, Sep 05 – Chandigarh
11:13 PM to 11:59 PM – Kolkata
12:14 AM to 01:01 AM, Sep 05 – Mumbai
11:55 PM to 12:42 AM, Sep 05 – Bengaluru
12:16 AM to 01:02 AM, Sep 05 – Ahmedabad
11:57 PM to 12:42 AM, Sep 05 – Noida
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Janmashtami 2026 Story
According to the mythology, Lord Krishna is the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva. Krishna was born in a prison in Mathura. His uncle, King Kansa, wanted to kill him due to a prophecy. On the ashtmi Tithi (8th day) of bhadrapada in Lord Krishna was born. The Infant Lord Krishna is known as Bal Gopal, Laddu Gopal, Lalla.
During the birth of Bal Gopal, something miraculous happened, at midnight on a dark and stormy night, Lord Vishnu to birth as Krishna. The whole place was in deep, sleepy magic. The prison doors opened automatically and the chains were unlocked. To save Laddu Gopal from kansa, Vasudev carried him in a basket and left the prison. He crossed the Yamuna river. The river made way for him. A Serpent Sheshnag protected baby Krishna from rain and Vasudeva reached Gokul and he exchange Krishna with the baby girl born to Yashoda and Nanda.
FAQs on Janmashtami 2026
When is Janmashtami in 2026?
In 2026, Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on 4 september 2026 which is on Friday.
How is Janmashtami celebrated?
Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most important festivals of Hindus. It is the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. On this day, People celebrate the birth of Infant Krishna, also known as Laddu Gopal, at midnight.
Why we celebrate Krishna Janmashtami?
Krishna Janmashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna. In 2026 the world will celebrate 5253 birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.