Public HolidayMajor
Janmashtami
जन्माष्टमी
Details
- Country
India- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- September 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Birthday of Lord Krishna. Midnight celebrations, Dahi Handi (human pyramid to break butter pots) in Maharashtra, devotional singing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Janmashtami a public holiday in India?
- Yes, Janmashtami is an official public holiday in India. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Janmashtami 2026?
- Janmashtami 2026 falls on September 4, 2026.
- What is Janmashtami called locally in India?
- Janmashtami is locally known as "जन्माष्टमी" in India.
