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Raksha Bandhan
Next observed on Friday, 28 August 2026.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Friday, 28 August 2026
Counting down to Raksha Bandhan
What Raksha Bandhan marks
Raksha Bandhan is a popular and traditionally Hindu annual rite or ceremony that is central to a festival of the same name celebrated in South Asia, and among people around the world influenced by Hindu culture. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a talisman or amulet, called the rakhi, around the wrists of their brothers. The sisters symbolically protect the brothers, receive a gift in return, and traditionally invest the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Hindu annual rite, available under CC BY-SA.
Raksha Bandhan dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | India 2026 | |
| 2027 | Tuesday | India 2027 | |
| 2028 | Saturday | India 2028 | |
| 2029 | Thursday | India 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | India 2030 | |
| 2031 | Saturday | India 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Raksha Bandhan falls on Friday, 28 August 2026 in India.
What day of the week is Raksha Bandhan 2026?
Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on a Friday, 28 August 2026.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2027?
Raksha Bandhan falls on Tuesday, 17 August 2027.
Where is Raksha Bandhan observed?
Observed nationally in India.
What does Raksha Bandhan celebrate?
Hindu annual rite. Raksha Bandhan is a popular and traditionally Hindu annual rite or ceremony that is central to a festival of the same name celebrated in South Asia, and among people around the world influenced by Hindu culture. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a talisman or amulet, called the rakhi, around the wrists of their brothers. The sisters symbolically protect the brothers, receive a gift in return, and traditionally invest the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care.