Festival
Krishna Janmashtami 2026
Friday, 4 September 2026
- Tithi
- Krishna Ashtami
- Tithi begins
- 4 Sept 02:26
- Tithi ends
- 5 Sept 00:14
- Nishita (midnight) puja
- 23:56 – 00:44
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna's birth at midnight on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami; devotees fast until midnight.
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Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in major cities
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 4 Sept Fri | 23:56 – 00:44 |
| Mumbai | 4 Sept Fri | 00:13 – 01:01 |
| Ahmedabad | 4 Sept Fri | 00:14 – 01:02 |
| Kolkata | 4 Sept Fri | 23:11 – 23:59 |
| Chennai | 4 Sept Fri | 23:43 – 00:31 |
| Bengaluru | 4 Sept Fri | 23:54 – 00:42 |
| Hyderabad | 4 Sept Fri | 23:51 – 00:39 |
| Pune | 4 Sept Fri | 00:09 – 00:57 |
| Jaipur | 4 Sept Fri | 00:01 – 00:49 |
| Lucknow | 4 Sept Fri | 23:41 – 00:29 |
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Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2026?
Krishna Janmashtami is on Friday, 4 September 2026.
When does the tithi for Krishna Janmashtami 2026 begin and end?
Krishna Ashtami begins on 4 Sept 02:26 and ends on 5 Sept 00:14 (New Delhi).
What is the Krishna Janmashtami 2026 puja muhurat?
The muhurat in New Delhi is 23:56 – 00:44.