Krishna Janmashtami, also called Gokulashtami, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls in the month of Sravana while in the Gregorian calendar, it falls in the month of August or September.
| Date | Day | States |
| 11 August 2020 | Tuesday | All Indian states |
Celebrating Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami festival is celebrated over the course of 2-3 days by Hindus all over the world. During the festival, drama-dance enactments of the life of Lord Krishna is played out in ‘Krishna Lilas’. This is followed by all-night vigils with the singing of devotional songs, fasting, and a festival the following day where specially made sweets and delicacies are distributed and enjoyed by all.
List of Monthly Holidays 2020
Krishna Janmashtami 2021-2029
| Date | Day | States |
| 30 August 2021 | Monday | All Indian States (Regional Holiday) |
| 18 August 2022 | Thursday | All Indian States (Regional Holiday) |
| 6 September 2023 | Wednesday | All Indian States (Regional Holiday) |
| 26 August 2024 | Monday | All Indian States (Regional Holiday) |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | All Indian States (Regional Holiday) |
| 4 September 2026 | Friday | All Indian States (Regional Holiday) |
| 25 August 2027 | Wednesday | All Indian States (Regional Holiday) |
| 13 August 2028 | Sunday | All Indian States (Regional Holiday) |
| 1 September 2029 | Saturday | All Indian States (Regional Holiday) |
List of Trading Holidays 2020
