Krishna Janmashtami 2026: Friday, 4 September 2026
Krishna Janmashtami in 2026 falls on Friday, 4 September 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: krishna ashtami tithi prevailing at sunset. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:55 AM – 12:45 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
The festival's own muhurat is nishita kaal (midnight) — not the midday window. The Abhijit Muhurat above serves daytime observances; the exact midnight abhishekam span for your city is computed in the Bela app.
4 September 2026 (Friday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:55 AM – 12:45 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Krishna Janmashtami celebrate?
Krishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Shri Krishna at midnight in Mathura's prison cell, on the eighth tithi of the dark half. Devotees fast till the midnight abhishekam of the infant Krishna, then rock the cradle, sing bhajans and break the fast; the next day brings dahi-handi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2026?
Krishna Janmashtami in 2026 falls on Friday, 4 September 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: krishna ashtami tithi prevailing at sunset.
What does Krishna Janmashtami celebrate?
Krishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Shri Krishna at midnight in Mathura's prison cell, on the eighth tithi of the dark half. Devotees fast till the midnight abhishekam of the infant Krishna, then rock the cradle, sing bhajans and break the fast; the next day brings dahi-handi.
What is the shubh muhurat on Krishna Janmashtami 2026?
The computed windows for 4 September 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:55 AM to 12:45 PM IST. The festival's own muhurat is nishita kaal (midnight) — not the midday window. The Abhijit Muhurat above serves daytime observances; the exact midnight abhishekam span for your city is computed in the Bela app.
Does the Krishna Janmashtami date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Krishna Janmashtami is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2027?
Krishna Janmashtami in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 25 August 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Krishna Janmashtami 2027 page, linked below.