Festival date and tithi

Raksha Bandhan 2026

रक्षा बंधन

Festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.

At a glance

When is Raksha Bandhan 2026?

Raksha Bandhan 2026, Rakhi 2026, and Rakhi Purnima 2026 refer to the same observance. It is on Friday, 28 August 2026 and falls on Shukla Purnima, Shravana.

Also known as: Rakhi 2026, Rakhi Purnima 2026, Rakhi Pournima 2026, Rakshabandhan 2026, Rakhi date 2026.

Date: Friday, 28 August 2026
Hindu date: Shukla Purnima, Shravana
Tithi checked at: Sunrise
Local timing: Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.

Names, timing, and observance notes

Are Rakhi Purnima 2026 and Raksha Bandhan the same?

Yes. Rakhi Purnima 2026, Rakhi 2026, and Raksha Bandhan 2026 are names for the same sibling observance on Shravana Shukla Purnima.

Does Bhadra affect Raksha Bandhan 2026 timing?

The yearly page gives the India-baseline Raksha Bandhan date. The practical rakhi-tying window can also consider Bhadra, aparahna, local sunrise, and family tradition, so city Panchang timing should be checked before fixing a personal ceremony time.

Why this date?

Falls on Shravana Shukla Purnima (full moon in Shravana month). The auspicious full moon of Shravana is chosen for this sibling bond celebration, typically in August.

For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 28 August 2026, with Shukla Purnima, Shravana. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

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