Raksha Bandhan 2026
Rakhi Purnima
Friday, August 28, 2026
Sisters tie a protective thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists; brothers in turn promise to protect them. A celebration of the sibling bond.
Puja Muhurat · Morning, after Bhadra
05:57 – 09:48
3h 51m
This year Bhadra covers the afternoon and night of the tithi's first day, so the rite moves to the morning after: it is done after sunrise on this date, while the tithi still stands.
Tithi Purnima till 09:48
Lunar month Shravana · Shukla Paksha
- Sunrise
- 05:57
- Sunset
- 18:47
- Moonrise
- 18:53
Timings for New Delhi, India
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
- In 2026, Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, 28 August. The tithi is Purnima.
- What is the puja muhurat for Raksha Bandhan 2026?
- On Friday, 28 August in New Delhi: Morning, after Bhadra · 05:57 – 09:48. This year Bhadra covers the afternoon and night of the tithi's first day, so the rite moves to the morning after: it is done after sunrise on this date, while the tithi still stands. Timings shift by a few minutes in other cities.
