Shree Krishna Janmashtami 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Nepal

Shree Krishna Janmashtami, more simply referred to as Janmashtami, is a Hindu holiday taking place every year in the month of Bhadrapada. On the Gregorian Calendar, it falls sometime in August or September.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2025	16 Aug	Sat	Shree Krishna Janmashtami
2026	4 Sep	Fri	Shree Krishna Janmashtami
2027	25 Aug	Wed	Shree Krishna Janmashtami
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

The holiday is very popular in Nepal and throughout the Hindu world. It is meant to commemorate the 8th birth, or “avatar,” of the god Krishna. It is celebrated as a general triumph of good over evil. Hindu epic tales tell of Krishna’s battles with evil beings and his ultimate victory over the forces of darkness.

To mark the day, there will be performances at midnight that look back to the epic battle of Krishna against the evil King Kansa, when it was also very dark and windy. Many devotees will fast, worship Krishna, and offer such things as milk and cheese curds to him since he is thought to particularly enjoy dairy products.

Janmashtami celebrations include traditional singing and dancing, reenactments of the “life cycle of Krishna,” visits to festively decorated Hindu temples, and exchanging of gifts. Some temples are lit up as the crowds gather in the night to offer flowers, food, and candy to a Krishna idol.

Those who cannot attend temple, however, still celebrate with miniature Krishna idols that are arranged inside beautifully decorated cradles.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	26 Aug	Mon	Shree Krishna Janmashtami
2023	7 Sep	Thu	Shree Krishna Janmashtami