Janmashtami holidays 2024: List of states where schools are open & closed on Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami, one of the most revered festivals among Hindus, celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, a significant figure in Hinduism. This auspicious day is marked with devotion and enthusiasm across the country. In 2024, Janmashtami will be celebrated on August 26th, with schools and other educational institutions observing holidays in many states. However, not all states will close their schools for the festival. Let’s explore the details, including the list of states where schools will remain open or closed on Janmashtami 2024.

Janmashtami 2024: Schools and Educational Institutions

On Janmashtami 2024, schools and colleges in several states will observe a holiday, allowing students and teachers to participate in the festivities. The festival is celebrated with grandeur, especially in Uttar Pradesh, the birthplace of Lord Krishna. States like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Goa, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal have announced school holidays for Janmashtami 2024. However, students should check with their school administration regarding the Janmashtami school holiday.

States Where Schools Will Remain Open on Janmashtami 2024

While Janmashtami is widely celebrated, some states have decided not to close schools on August 26th. Below is the list of states where schools will remain open on Janmashtami 2024, reported in TOI:

• Tripura: Agartala
• Mizoram: Aizawl
• Maharashtra: Belapur, Mumbai, Nagpur
• Karnataka: Belagavi, Bengaluru
• Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal
• Assam: Guwahati
• Manipur: Imphal
• Arunachal Pradesh: Itanagar
• Kerala: Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram
• Nagaland: Kohima
• Delhi: New Delhi
• Goa: Panaji

States with Declared Holiday on August 26th for Janmashtami 2024

On August 26th, 2024, several states across India will observe a public holiday for Janmashtami, closing schools and other educational institutions. As per TOI reports, below is the list of states where schools will be closed includes:

• Gujarat: Ahmedabad
• Odisha: Bhubaneswar
• Chandigarh (Union Territory): Chandigarh
• Tamil Nadu: Chennai
• Uttarakhand: Dehradun
• Sikkim: Gangtok
• Telangana & Andhra Pradesh: Hyderabad
• Rajasthan: Jaipur
• Jammu & Kashmir: Jammu, Srinagar
• Uttar Pradesh: Kanpur, Lucknow
• West Bengal: Kolkata
• Bihar: Patna
• Chhattisgarh: Raipur
• Jharkhand: Ranchi
• Meghalaya: Shillong
• Himachal Pradesh: Shimla

Janmashtami 2024: Important Dates and Timings

Janmashtami 2024 is set to be celebrated on August 26th, with significant rituals observed across India. Here are the key timings for the festival:

• Ashtami Tithi Begins: August 26, 2024, at 03:39 AM
• Ashtami Tithi Ends: August 27, 2024, at 02:19 AM
• Rohini Nakshatra Starts: on August 26, 2024, at 03:55 PM
• Rohini Nakshatra Ends: August 27, 2024, at 03:38 PM
• Midnight Moment: August 26, 2024, at 11:48 PM
• Moonrise Time: August 26, 2024, at 11:07 PM
• Nishita Puja Timings: August 26, 2024, from 11:26 PM to 12:11 AM, August 27
• Parana Time: August 27, 2024, at 03:38 PM

Alternative Parana Times:

• As per Dharma Shastra: August 27, 2024, at 05:30 AM
• As per Society: August 27, 2024, at 12:11 AM

In various parts of India, devotees follow the Nishita Kaal and perform Parana early in the morning.

Janmashtami 2024: Significance of the Festival

Janmashtami holds immense spiritual significance for Hindus. It marks the birth of Lord Krishna, who is believed to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This year, devotees across the world will commemorate his 5251st birth anniversary. The festival is celebrated with devotion, featuring rituals like fasting, singing devotional songs, and reenacting episodes from Krishna's early life, such as his childhood pranks, the slaying of demons, and the lifting of Govardhan Hill. Worshipping Lord Krishna on this day is believed to bring happiness, prosperity, and the fulfilment of wishes.

Janmashtami 2024 is a day of great importance for Hindus, celebrated with fervour across India. While schools in many states will remain closed, others will continue to operate. Students and parents need to confirm the Janmashtami school holiday status with their local schools. Whether you have a holiday or not, the significance of Janmashtami is felt everywhere, as the nation comes together to honour Lord Krishna’s legacy.

This Janmashtami 2024, let’s immerse ourselves in the devotion and teachings of Lord Krishna, celebrating his life and values with joy and reverence.

(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.

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