When is Janmashtami in 2026?

Janmashtami 2026 is on September 4, 2026. The tithi is Krishna Ashtami.

What is the puja muhurat for Janmashtami 2026?

Krishna's birth is celebrated at Nishita Kaal, the middle of the night; the fast is broken after the midnight puja. {kaal} on September 4, 2026 is 23:57 – 00:43 in New Delhi; timings move by a few minutes in other cities.

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Janmashtami 2026

Krishna Janmashtami

Friday, September 4, 2026

Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight. Devotees fast through the day, decorate cradles, sing bhajans, and break their fast after midnight aarti.

Puja muhurat · Nishita Kaal

23:57 – 00:43

45 min

Krishna's birth is celebrated at Nishita Kaal, the middle of the night; the fast is broken after the midnight puja.

Tithi Krishna Ashtami upto 00:13 (5 Sept)

Lunar month Shravana (Amanta) · Bhadrapada (Purnimanta) · Krishna Paksha

Sunrise: 06:00
Sunset: 18:39
Moonrise: 23:24

Timings for New Delhi, India

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Festivals around this day

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FAQs

When is Janmashtami in 2026?: Janmashtami 2026 is on September 4, 2026. The tithi is Krishna Ashtami.
What is the puja muhurat for Janmashtami 2026?: Krishna's birth is celebrated at Nishita Kaal, the middle of the night; the fast is broken after the midnight puja. {kaal} on September 4, 2026 is 23:57 – 00:43 in New Delhi; timings move by a few minutes in other cities.