Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in UAE: date and local timings
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 falls on Friday 4 September 2026 in all 3 UAE cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 4 September 2026 – the same day. The rule: Shravana bahula ashtami at nishita (midnight); when both days qualify the one with Rohini nakshatra at nishita, else the later. In Dubai the nishita (the middle muhurta of the night, around midnight) on 4 September 2026 runs 11:55 PM – 12:40 AM (5 Sep) local time, and the tithi runs from 4 September 2026 12:55 AM to 4 September 2026 10:44 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the nishita window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST.
| Cities | Date | Nishita | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Friday 4 September 2026 | 11:55 PM – 12:40 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 12:55 AM – 4 September 2026 10:44 PM |
| Abu Dhabi | Friday 4 September 2026 | 11:58 PM – 12:44 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 12:55 AM – 4 September 2026 10:44 PM |
| Sharjah | Friday 4 September 2026 | 11:54 PM – 12:40 AM (5 Sep) | 4 September 2026 12:55 AM – 4 September 2026 10:44 PM |
FAQ
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in UAE?
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 is on Friday 4 September 2026 in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah.
Is Krishna Janmashtami on the same day in UAE and India?
Yes, in India it is on Friday 4 September 2026.
How is the date of Krishna Janmashtami decided?
Shravana bahula ashtami at nishita (midnight); when both days qualify the one with Rohini nakshatra at nishita, else the later.
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