Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2026 – Date
Sri Krishna Janmashtami in 2026 falls on Friday 4 September 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Shravana Bahula Ashtami (amanta), is the midnight birth of Krishna under Rohini nakshatra. The puja is at nishita (midnight), which is why the date depends on which night the ashtami covers midnight; when both nights qualify the one with Rohini is chosen. Telugu homes draw the small footprints of the child Krishna from the door to the puja room and hang utti (pot-breaking) for the children.
Tithi timing
Bahula Ashtami begins 4 September 2026 at 2:25 AM IST and ends 5 September 2026 at 12:14 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Shravana bahula ashtami at nishita (midnight); when both days qualify the one with Rohini nakshatra at nishita, else the later.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Friday 4 September 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 4 September 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 4 September 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 4 September 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Friday 4 September 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Friday 4 September 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Friday 4 September 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Friday 4 September 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Thursday 3 September 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Thursday 3 September 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Thursday 3 September 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Thursday 3 September 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Thursday 3 September 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Thursday 3 September 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Thursday 3 September 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Friday 4 September 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Friday 4 September 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Friday 4 September 2026 |
Different date in: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, London — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Sri Krishna Janmashtami in 2026?
Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2026 is on Friday 4 September 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Los Angeles it is on Thursday 3 September 2026.
Which tithi is Sri Krishna Janmashtami?
Bahula Ashtami of Shravana masa (amanta).
How is the date of Sri Krishna Janmashtami decided?
Shravana bahula ashtami at nishita (midnight); when both days qualify the one with Rohini nakshatra at nishita, else the later.
What day of the week is Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2026?
Friday.
Related
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- Shravana Somavaram – Monday 17 August 2026
- Mangala Gauri Vratam – Tuesday 18 August 2026
- Shravana Sukravaram – Friday 21 August 2026
- Varalakshmi Vratam – Friday 21 August 2026
- Jandhyala Pournami (Yajur Upakarma) – Friday 28 August 2026
- Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Pournami) – Friday 28 August 2026
- Polala Amavasya – Friday 11 September 2026
- Bhadrapada Masam begins – Saturday 12 September 2026
- Vinayaka Chavithi – Monday 14 September 2026
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