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28 August
Friday, 2026 · Shravana Purnima
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Raksha Bandhan 2026 · रक्षा बंधन
Raksha Bandhan 2026 is on Friday, 28 August 2026 (Shravana Purnima). Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
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Significance
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. A sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist for his protection and prosperity; the tying is timed to avoid the Bhadra period.
How Raksha Bandhan is observed · कैसे मनाएँ
Rakhi tying (avoiding Bhadra), sweets and gifts, and the sibling vow of protection.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 — quick facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 28 August 2026 |
| Tithi (lunar) | Shravana Purnima |
| Type | Major festival |
| Countdown | In 14 days |
Rakhi Thali — samagri checklist · सामग्री
- Rakhi(s)
- Roli/kumkum + akshat
- Diya + wicks
- Mithai
- Small gift for the sibling
- Coconut (some traditions)
- Thali to arrange it all
Common North-Indian practice — your family or regional tradition takes precedence, and a simpler thali offered with shraddha is always enough. Print this page for the shopping trip.
Raksha Bandhan — Rakhi window (local, bhadra-free) in your city (IST)
| City | Rakhi window (local, bhadra-free) |
|---|---|
| Delhi, Delhi NCR | 5:57 am–9:48 am |
| Mumbai, Maharashtra | 6:22 am–9:48 am |
| Bengaluru, Karnataka | 6:08 am–9:48 am |
| Hyderabad, Telangana | 6:01 am–9:48 am |
| Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 5:57 am–9:48 am |
| Kolkata, West Bengal | 5:17 am–9:48 am |
| Pune, Maharashtra | 6:19 am–9:48 am |
| Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 6:20 am–9:48 am |
| Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 5:43 am–9:48 am |
| Jaipur, Rajasthan | 6:04 am–9:48 am |
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Raksha Bandhan 2026 — common questions
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, 28 August 2026, on Shravana Purnima.
What is the significance of Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. A sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist for his protection and prosperity; the tying is timed to avoid the Bhadra period.
How is Raksha Bandhan observed?
Rakhi tying (avoiding Bhadra), sweets and gifts, and the sibling vow of protection. Regional customs vary; dates here follow the North-Indian (Delhi) panchang.
Which tithi is Raksha Bandhan on?
Raksha Bandhan is observed on Shravana Purnima. Because Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.