When Is Janmashtami In 2024. This auspicious day marks the eighth day (ashtami) of the dark fortnight (krishna paksha) of the hindu month of shravana. Krishna janmashtami will be celebrated on monday, august 26.

The puja muhurat (auspicious time for worship) begins at midnight and continues until the early morning hours of the next day, as it is believed that lord krishna was born at midnight, and devotees stay awake to welcome his arrival. August 22, 2024, 05:05 ist.