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🇮🇳India
Sep 4
Birthday of Lord Krishna. Midnight celebrations, Dahi Handi (human pyramid to break butter pots) in Maharashtra,…
Janmashtami 2026
September 4, 2026🇮🇳 IndiaPublic Holiday
About Janmashtami
Birthday of Lord Krishna. Midnight celebrations, Dahi Handi (human pyramid to break butter pots) in Maharashtra, devotional singing.
Key Details
Date
September 4, 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Business Impact
High
Country
🇮🇳 India
Related Events in India
Sep 27–Oct 10
Pitru Paksha (Shraddha)(Observance)
Sep 4
Janmashtami(Public Holiday)
Sep 14
Ganesh Chaturthi(Public Holiday)
Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
Milad-un-Nabi (estimated)
26–30 August 2026
5 days off2 leave day(s)
जन्माष्टमी
4–6 September 2026
3 days off
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Janmashtami 2026?
- Janmashtami 2026 is September 4, 2026 in India.
- 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.
- How many days is Janmashtami 2026?
- Janmashtami 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from September 4, 2026.