- By Sakshi Gupta
- Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:24 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Janmashtami 2024 will be observed across the country on August 26. This fortunate Hindu festival commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, an important figure in Hinduism. Many schools, colleges, and banks across India will be closed as part of the celebrations. The event is especially important in Uttar Pradesh, especially in Mathura, where Lord Krishna was born, and Vrindavan, where he grew up.
August 26 will be a holiday for all students, schools, and institutions throughout the country. However, it is best to verify particular closure specifics with their particular school administrations, as the circumstances may differ locally.
Janmashtami happens on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha, and in 2024, Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 26, accompanied by Handi festivities on August 27.
Janmashtami is traditionally observed over two days, with the first day devoted to the Smarta Sampradaya and the second to the Vaishnava Sampradaya. This dual celebration allows regions around the country to honor their distinct customs.
However, it is crucial to note that, while the event is widely observed, certain governments have not designated a holiday for schools and educational institutions on this day. Check out a list of states where schools and institutions will be open or closed on August 26 regardless of the Janmashtami celebrations:
Krishna Janmashtami 2024: States with no holiday on August 26th
Place | State |
Agartala | Tripura |
Aizawl | Mizoram |
Belapur | Maharashtra |
Belagavi | Karnataka |
Bengaluru | Karnataka |
Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
Guwahati | Assam |
Imphal | Manipur |
Itanagar | Arunachal Pradesh |
Kochi | Kerala |
Kohima | Nagaland |
Mumbai | Maharashtra |
Nagpur | Maharashtra |
New Delhi | Delhi (National Capital Territory) |
Panaji | Goa |
Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
Krishna Janmashtami 2024: States with holiday on August 26th
Place | State |
Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh (Union Territory) |
Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
Gangtok | Sikkim |
Hyderabad | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh |
Jaipur | Rajasthan |
Jammu | Jammu & Kashmir |
Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh |
Kolkata | West Bengal |
Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
Patna | Bihar |
Raipur | Chhattisgarh |
Ranchi | Jharkhand |
Shillong | Meghalaya |
Shimla | Himachal Pradesh |
Srinagar | Jammu & Kashmir |
Krishna Janmashtami 2024: How this day is celebrated by the students in schools?
Janmashtami festivities in schools can be an exciting and enlightening experience. Students can become immersed in Krishna's life through cultural performances, decorations, and dress-up. Devotional songs, artistic activities, and storytelling help attendees feel more connected to the festival. A suitable age activity, such as Handi, can add excitement and enjoyment to older kids' days.