What date is Janmashtami 2027?

Janmashtami 2027 (Krishna Janmashtami) falls on Wednesday 25 August 2027. Janmashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada, the birthday of Krishna.

Why does the date of Janmashtami change?

Janmashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada, the birthday of Krishna. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions can observe Janmashtami on different days, and states may set their own holiday.

How many days until Janmashtami 2027?

As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 298 days until Janmashtami 2027 (Krishna Janmashtami), on Wednesday 25 August 2027.

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Key facts

Date: Wednesday 25 August 2027.
Observed in: India.
How the date is set: Janmashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada, the birthday of Krishna.
Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.

Live countdown to Janmashtami 2027 (Krishna Janmashtami), on Wednesday 25 August 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.

Days to go

298 days, or 42 weeks and 4 days
212 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
It falls on a Wednesday

When are the next dates for Janmashtami?

Janmashtami 2027 (Krishna Janmashtami) is on Wednesday 25 August 2027, and Janmashtami 2028 (Krishna Janmashtami) is on Sunday 13 August 2028.

The next 2 dates for Janmashtami (Krishna Janmashtami), with the days left as of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date).
Year	Date	Days left
2027	Wednesday 25 August 2027	298
2028	Sunday 13 August 2028	652

Smarta and Vaishnava traditions can observe Janmashtami on different days, and states may set their own holiday.

How is the date of Janmashtami set?

Janmashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada, the birthday of Krishna.

Janmashtami (जन्माष्टमी) celebrates the birth of Krishna with fasting, midnight prayers and, in Maharashtra and Gujarat, the Dahi Handi pot-breaking tradition.

The 2027 date is the Vaishnava Janmashtami holiday on the central government's list for offices in Delhi. The 2028 date is Janmashtami as calculated for New Delhi by Drik Panchang, until the government publishes its 2028 list.

Sources

Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until Janmashtami 2027?: As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 298 days until Janmashtami 2027 (Krishna Janmashtami), on Wednesday 25 August 2027. That is 42 weeks and 4 days, with 212 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
What date is Janmashtami 2027?: Janmashtami 2027 (Krishna Janmashtami) falls on Wednesday 25 August 2027. Janmashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada, the birthday of Krishna.
When is Janmashtami in 2028?: Janmashtami 2028 (Krishna Janmashtami) falls on Sunday 13 August 2028. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions can observe Janmashtami on different days, and states may set their own holiday.
Why does the date of Janmashtami change?: Janmashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada, the birthday of Krishna. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions can observe Janmashtami on different days, and states may set their own holiday.