Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance
Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, 28 August 2026. [Sibling bond] Sisters tie rakhi thread on brothers' wrists Tithi at sunrise: Shukla Paksha Purnima.
- Friday, 28 August 2026
- Tithi: Shukla Paksha Purnima
- Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 05:56 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, 28 August 2026.
- Why is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?
[Sibling bond] Sisters tie rakhi thread on brothers' wrists
- What is the tithi on Raksha Bandhan 2026?
At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Shukla Paksha Purnima and the nakshatra is Shatabhisha.
- What are the sunrise and sunset times on Raksha Bandhan 2026?
In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 05:56 AM and sunset at 06:47 PM. Times differ by city.