Janmashtami 2027
Janmashtami 2027 falls on August 24, 2027 (Tue). Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight, with fasting, bhajans, jhankis, the midnight abhishek and cradle of baby Krishna, and Dahi Handi the next day in Maharashtra.
Key dates 2027: Krishna Janmashtami 24 Aug (Tue)
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Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight, with fasting, bhajans, jhankis, the midnight abhishek and cradle of baby Krishna, and Dahi Handi the next day in Maharashtra. Read the full Janmashtami guide — history, significance and puja vidhi →
Janmashtami 2027 day by day
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise / sunset (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2027 (Tue) | Krishna Saptami | Bharani | 5:54 AM / 6:51 PM |
Lunar month: Shravana (amanta). Tithis change during the day — see each day's panchang for exact end times.
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Janmashtami dates by year
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2027 | August 24, 2027 (Tue) |
| 2026 | September 4, 2026 (Fri) |
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What is Janmashtami?
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight, with fasting, bhajans, jhankis, the midnight abhishek and cradle of baby Krishna, and Dahi Handi the next day in Maharashtra.
When is Janmashtami 2027?
Janmashtami 2027 falls on August 24, 2027 (Tue).
Where can I find Janmashtami celebrations near me?
Use the MyPujaWorld events map to find Janmashtami 2027 events, pandals and ghats near you, with timings, directions and organiser updates.
Which communities celebrate Janmashtami?
Janmashtami is especially important to Pan Hindu, Marathi, Gujarati communities, and is celebrated by Hindu families around the world.