Public holiday has been declared in Punjab on the occasion of Janmashtami. Punjab government has declared Monday i.e. 26th August as holiday. Due to 25th August being Sunday, there will be a holiday everywhere, due to which schools, colleges, banks and offices will remain closed in Punjab on 25-26th August.
The festival of Janmashtami has great importance in Hindu religion. It is believed that on this day Lord Krishna was born on earth. The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This year this date is falling on 26th August.