Raksha Bandhan 2026: date and muhurat

रक्षा बंधन 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Raksha Bandhan 2026 is on 28 August 2026, Friday.

Rakhi muhurat: 5:56 AM – 9:48 AM
Shukla Purnima: 9:09 AM (27 Aug) to 9:48 AM

What it is and how it is observed

Raksha Bandhan, on Shravana Purnima, celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a rakhi on their brother's wrist and pray for his well-being; the rakhi is tied in a time free of Bhadra.

How the date is fixed

Shravana (amanta) Shukla Purnima: tithi prevailing at Aparahna (fourth fifth of the day).

Frequently asked questions

When is Raksha Bandhan 2026?

Raksha Bandhan 2026 is on Friday, 28 August 2026.

What is the Raksha Bandhan 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Rakhi muhurat: 5:56 AM – 9:48 AM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Raksha Bandhan 2026 observed on 28 Aug?

The date follows the rule: Shravana (amanta) Shukla Purnima: tithi prevailing at Aparahna (fourth fifth of the day). In 2026 that is 28 August 2026, Friday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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