Janmashtami 2026: Krishna Janmashtami is an auspicious Hindu festival celebrated every year by devotees of Lord Krishna to mark his birth. Revered as the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna holds a special place in Hindu mythology and devotion. This year, there is no confusion over the date of Janmashtami. Here’s everything you need to know about the correct date, shubh muhurat, puja timings and other important details of the festival:Also Read | Happy Janmashtami 2026: 100+ wishes, images, greetings, status to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with your loved ones Janmashtami 2026: When is Krishna Janmashtami?According to Drik Panchang, Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of the Bhadrapada month. This year, it will be the 5253rd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. It falls on Friday, September 4, 2026.Devotees who observe a fast on Janmashtami should have only a single meal before Janmashtami. On the fasting day, devotees take a sankalpa to observe a day-long fast and break it the next day, when both Rohini Nakshatra and Ashtami Tithi are over. Some devotees break the fast when either Rohini Nakshatra or Ashtami Tithi is over.Janmashtami 2026: Shubh muhurat and important timingsAccording to Drik Panchang, here are some of the important timings you should know on the day of the Janmashtami celebrations:Nishita puja time - 11:59 PM to 12:45 AM, September 5Dahi Handi on Saturday, September 5Vrat parana time - after 06:01 AM, September 5On parana day Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra get over before SunriseParana time - after 12:45 AM, September 5Midnight moment - 12:22 AM, September 5Chandrodaya moment - 11:24 PM Krishna DashamiAshtami Tithi begins - 2:25 AM on September 4, 2026Ashtami Tithi ends - 12:13 AM on September 5, 2026Rohini Nakshatra begins - 12:29 AM on September 4, 2026Rohini Nakshatra ends - 11:04 PM on September 4, 2026Janmashtami 2026: City wise Janmashtami muhuratHere is the Krishna Janmashtami muhurat in other cities, according to Drik Panchang:12:10 AM to 12:57 AM, September 5 - Pune11:57 PM to 12:43 AM, September 5 - New Delhi11:45 PM to 12:31 AM, September 5 - Chennai12:03 AM to 12:49 AM, September 5 - Jaipur11:52 PM to 12:38 AM, September 5 - Hyderabad11:58 PM to 12:44 AM, September 5 - Gurgaon11:59 PM to 12:45 AM, September 5 - Chandigarh11:13 PM to 11:59 PM - Kolkata12:14 AM to 01:01 AM, September 5 - Mumbai11:55 PM to 12:42 AM, September 5 - Bengaluru12:16 AM to 01:02 AM, September 5 - Ahmedabad11:57 PM to 12:42 AM, September 5 - Noida