Raksha bandhan 2026: Raksha Bandhan is a regional Hindu

Raksha Bandhan is a regional Hindu religious festival that is celebrated in north and west India, Nepal, and parts of Pakistan. In 2025, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Saturday 9 August. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in Shravana month during full moon day or Purnima day. The best time to tie Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan is during Aparahna which is late afternoon according to Hindu division of the day. Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, 28 August 2026, across India and among Indian communities worldwide. As the day of joy approaches, now is the time to plan your celebrations — from buying rakhis and gifts to organizing family gatherings and understanding the correct Shubh Muhurat. When is Raksha Bandhan 2026? As per 2026 Hindu Panchang, Raksha Bandhan Date 2026 falls on the Purnima tithi in Shravan month.