Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in Wellington

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In short

Krishna Janmashtami 2026 falls on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Wellington. It is Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Nishita Kaal is 11:53 PM – 12:44 AM. Sunrise is 6:41 AM and sunset 5:58 PM.

India: Sep 4, 2026

Also known as: Janmashtami · Gokulashtami · Krishna Jayanti · Ashtami Rohini

Wellington timings

Date
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Saturday
Lunar date
Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Nishita Kaal
11:53 PM – 12:44 AM
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Moonrise
2:13 AM
Moonset
10:48 AM
Today’s Panchang in Wellington

What is Krishna Janmashtami?

Krishna Janmashtami marks Krishna’s birth on the eighth day of the waning moon in Shravana. He was born at midnight in a prison at Mathura, and the festival is built around that hour.

How it is observed

Devotees fast through the day and break it at the Nishita Kaal window below — after midnight, on the following calendar day. Maharashtra adds dahi handi, the human pyramid raised to break a pot of curd.

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Other years

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Frequently asked questions

When is Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in Wellington?

Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in Wellington is on Saturday, September 5, 2026. It falls on Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Ashtami.

What is the Nishita Kaal for Krishna Janmashtami in Wellington?

Nishita Kaal in Wellington on Sep 5, 2026 is 11:53 PM – 12:44 AM. This is the window in which the main observance is performed.

Is Krishna Janmashtami 2026 on the same day in Wellington as in India?

No. Krishna Janmashtami is on Sep 5, 2026 in Wellington but Sep 4, 2026 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.

What else is Krishna Janmashtami called?

Krishna Janmashtami is also known as Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, Krishna Jayanti, Ashtami Rohini. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.