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Janmashtami 2025 in Bangladesh

Krishna Janmashtami (Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Astami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanthi, Janmashtami) is one of the most important Hindu festivals that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava, which is usually in August or September.

Is Janmashtami a Public Holiday?

Government offices and most businesses are closed during this holiday.

Krishna is the eight incarnation of the god Vishnu.

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About Janmashtami

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Janmashtami Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2005 Fri Aug 26 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2006 Wed Aug 16 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2007 Tue Sep 4 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2008 Sat Aug 23 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2009 Fri Aug 14 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2010 Thu Sep 2 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2011 Mon Aug 22 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2012 Thu Aug 9 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2013 Wed Aug 28 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2014 Sun Aug 17 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2015 Sat Sep 5 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2016 Thu Aug 25 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2017 Mon Aug 14 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2018 Sun Sep 2 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2019 Fri Aug 23 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2020 Tue Aug 11 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2021 Mon Aug 30 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2022 Thu Aug 18 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2023 Wed Sep 6 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2024 Mon Aug 26 Janmashtami Government Holiday
2025 Sat Aug 16 Janmashtami Government Holiday

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