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Janmashtami 2025 in Pakistan

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?

Janmashtami is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Pakistan allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.

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.

Note: A limited number of optional holidays are granted to workers from specific groups, religious denominations, or sects. The holiday should not result in any substantial work disruption.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2005 Fri Aug 26 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2006 Wed Aug 16 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2007 Tue Sep 4 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2008 Sun Aug 24 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2009 Fri Aug 14 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2010 Thu Sep 2 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2011 Mon Aug 22 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2012 Fri Aug 10 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2013 Wed Aug 28 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2014 Sun Aug 17 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2015 Sat Sep 5 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2016 Thu Aug 25 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2017 Mon Aug 14 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2018 Mon Sep 3 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2019 Sat Aug 24 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2020 Tue Aug 11 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2021 Mon Aug 23 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2022 Fri Aug 19 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2023 Thu Sep 7 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2024 Mon Aug 26 Janmashtami Optional Holiday
2025 Sat Aug 16 Janmashtami Optional Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.

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