Raksha Bandhan 2026
Raksha Bandhan 2026 is on Friday, 28 August 2026. The tithi runs from 09:09, 27 August 2026 to 09:48, 28 August 2026.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 date in major cities
| City | Date | Rakhi tying time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Friday, 28 August 2026 | — |
| Mumbai | Friday, 28 August 2026 | — |
| Ahmedabad | Friday, 28 August 2026 | — |
| Kolkata | Friday, 28 August 2026 | — |
| Chennai | Friday, 28 August 2026 | — |
| Bengaluru | Friday, 28 August 2026 | — |
| Hyderabad | Friday, 28 August 2026 | — |
| Varanasi | Friday, 28 August 2026 | — |
About Raksha Bandhan
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.
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Questions people ask
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, 28 August 2026 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
Why is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?
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.
Other years: Raksha Bandhan 2027
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate