The Janmashtami fast in 2025 is typically broken after midnight, the time believed to be the birth moment of Lord Krishna. The exact breaking time is after the Nishita Puja, which is from 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM on August 16, 2025. Devotees usually break the fast immediately after this midnight puja. Alternatively, some traditions break the fast after sunrise on August 17, once both Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra have ended.
Key details for breaking Janmashtami fast in 2025:
- Nishita Puja time (midnight worship): 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM, August 16, 2025.
- Fast is broken immediately after this midnight puja to mark Krishna’s birth.
- Some followers wait until after sunrise on August 17 to break the fast, ensuring Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra have passed.
- The fast begins early morning on August 15 or August 16 depending on tradition and ends after these auspicious times.
For maximum spiritual benefit, it is important to follow the tradition one adheres to and the regional lunar calendar guidance.
