Festival date logic
Raksha Bandhan 2028
रक्षा बंधन
Festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
Direct answer
When is Raksha Bandhan 2028?
Raksha Bandhan 2028 is on Saturday, 5 August 2028. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Shravana.
Also searched as: Rakhi 2028, Rakhi Purnima 2028.
Gregorian date
Saturday, 5 August 2028Hindu date
Shukla Purnima, ShravanaObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy 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 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Saturday, 5 August 2028, with Shukla Purnima, Shravana. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyRaksha Bandhan 2028 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
ShravanaCommon observance
noneSignificance
Sisters tie rakhi on brothers' wrists, symbolizing protection and love.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Raksha Bandhan 2028?
Raksha Bandhan 2028 is on Saturday, 5 August 2028. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Shravana.
What is the tithi for Raksha Bandhan 2028?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Purnima, Shravana. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Raksha Bandhan.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Raksha Bandhan 2028 on Saturday, 5 August 2028 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Purnima, Shravana. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.