Overview

• The Indian government has designated Saturday, August 16, 2025 as a gazetted holiday for Krishna Janmashtami, closing schools and offices nationwide.
• Drik Panchang’s lunar calculations set the Ashtami tithi from 11:49 PM on August 15 to 9:34 PM on August 16.
• The midnight Nishita Puja will span 43 minutes from 12:04 AM to 12:47 AM on August 16, marking the auspicious moment of Lord Krishna’s birth.
• City-specific muhurats have been released for all major centers, with Kolkata’s window uniquely running from 11:19 PM on August 16 to 12:03 AM on August 17.
• After observing fasts and rituals on August 16, devotees will take part in Dahi Handi events on August 17 featuring traditional human pyramids.