Festival calendar
Raksha Bandhan 2026: date and how it is observed
Raksha Bandhan 2026 is on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Date
Friday, 28 August 2026
Tithi
Shravana Purnima
About Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. A sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist and he promises to protect her. It falls on Shravana Purnima, and the rakhi is tied outside Bhadra.
How Raksha Bandhan is observed
- Tie the rakhi in the muhurat your local panchang gives, outside Bhadra.
- Apply tilak, offer sweets and exchange gifts.
More festivals in 2026
- Lohri
- Makar Sankranti
- Vasant Panchami
- Maha Shivratri
- Holi
- Ugadi & Gudi Padwa
- Ram Navami
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Guru Purnima
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Sharad Navratri
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
- Sharad Purnima
- Karwa Chauth
- Dhanteras
- Govardhan Puja
- Bhai Dooj
- Chhath Puja
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi
- Kartik Purnima
- Diwali (Deepavali)
Dates are for New Delhi, calculated and checked against published panchangs. When a tithi spans two days or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat in your city, check the local panchang.
Frequently asked questions
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Raksha Bandhan 2026 is on Friday, 28 August 2026. The dates are for New Delhi.
Which tithi is Raksha Bandhan celebrated on?
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on Shravana Purnima. This follows the North Indian (Purnimanta) calendar.
Why is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. A sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist and he promises to protect her. It falls on Shravana Purnima, and the rakhi is tied outside Bhadra.
Can the date of Raksha Bandhan differ in my city?
Yes. When a tithi spans two days, or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat of the puja, check the panchang for your city.
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