Raksha Bandhan 2026 datemay vary

About Raksha Bandhan

The full moon of Shravana, when sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists and brothers promise their care. The rakhi is tied outside the Bhadra period. In Nepal the same day is Janai Purnima, when the sacred thread is renewed.

Raksha Bandhan 2026 in other cities

The day follows the tithi at each place, so it is not always the same everywhere.

Festival days are worked out from the tithi for each place. They can fall a day apart between regions, traditions and countries, and public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, so please confirm with your local calendar. In Nepal, festival days and public holidays are fixed each year by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti and the government.

Questions people ask

When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?

In New Delhi, Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, 28 August 2026. The day can differ by region and tradition.

Is Raksha Bandhan 2026 on the same date everywhere?

Not always. The day follows the tithi at each place, so it can fall a day apart. Among the cities listed here, London, New York and Toronto have a different date from New Delhi.

Is Raksha Bandhan a public holiday?

That depends on the country and state. Public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, and in Nepal by the government on the advice of the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti. Please check the official holiday list where you live.