Krishna Janmashtami in the year 2025 will be celebrated primarily on August 16, which is a Saturday. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna and is observed on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. There is some observance on August 15 as well because the Ashtami Tithi begins late on August 15 (around 11:49 PM) and continues through August 16 until 9:34 PM. Different sects observe the festival based on these timings, with some celebrations beginning late on August 15 and most of the major events, including the Nishita Puja (midnight puja), taking place after midnight on August 16. Key timings for 2025:
- Ashtami Tithi begins: August 15, 11:49 PM
- Nishita Puja Time (midnight puja marking Krishna's birth): Around 12:03 AM to 12:47 AM on August 16
- Ashtami Tithi ends: August 16, 9:34 PM
- Dahi Handi usually takes place on August 16 as well
In summary, the main Krishna Janmashtami celebration day in 2025 is August 16, with some observances starting late on August 15.
