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title: "When is Janmashtami 2026?"  
description: "When is Janmashtami 2026?"  
author: "Delhi Tempo Travellers"  
published: 2026-07-27  
updated: 2026-07-27  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/116988/when-is-janmashtami-2026  
category: "general"  
tags: ["festivals", "mathura", "spirituality"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# When is Janmashtami 2026?

Krishna Janmashtami 2026 falls on **Friday, 4 September 2026**, according to the Smarta tradition followed by most of North India. ISKCON and several Vaishnava communities observe it a day later, on **Saturday, 5 September 2026**, because their midnight (Nishita Kaal) calculation differs slightly. If you are visiting ISKCON Temple in Vrindavan specifically, plan for both nights of celebration.

Visiting [**Mathura Vrindavan during Janmashtami**](https://www.delhitempotravellers.com/blog/mathura-vrindavan-during-janmashtami.html) is one of the most rewarding spiritual experiences in India, but it comes with heavy crowds, longer darshan queues, and the need for advance planning. If you want an intense, once-in-a-year devotional atmosphere, go. If you prefer a calmer, sightseeing-style visit, plan your trip a few days before or after the festival instead.


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