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Janmashtami (Smarta) 2026 in India

Is Janmashtami (Smarta) a Public Holiday?

Although Janmashtami (Smarta) is not a public holiday, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Janmashtami in 2026.

Janmashtami (Smarta) Observances

Note: Individuals can take a limited number of restricted holidays but government offices and most businesses remain open. This system gives individuals the flexibility to take time off to celebrate a holiday within India's vast religious and cultural society.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Tue Aug 11 Janmashtami (Smarta) Restricted Holiday
2021 Mon Aug 30 Janmashtami (Smarta) Restricted Holiday
2022 Thu Aug 18 Janmashtami (Smarta) Restricted Holiday
2023 Wed Sep 6 Janmashtami (Smarta) Restricted Holiday
2024 Mon Aug 26 Janmashtami (Smarta) Observance
2025 Fri Aug 15 Janmashtami (Smarta) Restricted Holiday
2026 Fri Sep 4 Janmashtami (Smarta) Observance
2027 Wed Aug 25 Janmashtami (Smarta) Restricted Holiday
2028 Sun Aug 13 Janmashtami (Smarta) Restricted Holiday
2029 Sat Sep 1 Janmashtami (Smarta) Restricted Holiday
2030 Wed Aug 21 Janmashtami (Smarta) Restricted Holiday

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