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Krishna Janmashtami (Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Astami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanthi, Janmashtami) is one of the most important Hindu festivals that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava, which is usually in August or September.
Is Janmashtami a Public Holiday?
Janmashtami is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Krishna is the eight incarnation of the god Vishnu.
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About Janmashtami
Read more about Janmashtami.Janmashtami Observances
Note: During a gazetted holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 星期三 | 8月12日 (三) | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2021 | 星期一 | 8月30日 (一) | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2022 | 星期五 | 8月19日 (五) | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2023 | 星期四 | 9月7日 (四) | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2024 | 星期一 | 8月26日 (一) | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2025 | 星期六 | 8月16日 (六) | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2026 | 星期五 | 9月4日 (五) | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2027 | 星期三 | 8月25日 (三) | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2028 | 星期日 | 8月13日 (日) | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2029 | 星期六 | 9月1日 (六) | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 2030 | 星期三 | 8月21日 (三) | Janmashtami | Gazetted Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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