Family FestivalsRaksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is an important family festival celebrated with traditions that reflect faith, community, heritage, and shared cultural identity.
Date28 Aug 2026
Duration1 day
MuhuratTo be announced
Festival countdown24 days to go
00Days
00Hours
00Minutes
00Seconds
Festival is liveRaksha Bandhan Started
Celebrate, share wishes and enjoy the festival today.
Meaning and celebration
About Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is observed according to its religious or regional calendar. Devotees and communities may mark it with worship, fasting, processions, music, food, charity, family gatherings, or cultural programmes. Customs and exact timings can differ by location and tradition.
CategoryFamily Festivals
TraditionHindu
Festival typeFamily Festival
Observed inIndia
Published festival timing
Date, Day and Muhurat
2026 date for New Delhi, India; lunar dates can vary by location and local panchang.
Plan ahead
Raksha Bandhan Dates by Year
YearDate and dayMuhurat
Continue exploring
Family FestivalsRelated Festivals
Helpful answers
Raksha Bandhan FAQ
When is Raksha Bandhan?+
Raksha Bandhan is observed on 28 August 2026, Friday.
Why is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?+
Raksha Bandhan is an important family festival celebrated with traditions that reflect faith, community, heritage, and shared cultural identity.
Where can I find other festival dates?+
Use the Festival Calendar or All Festivals pages to browse published celebrations by date, month, year and category.
Explore Festivaly on the web
Find every festival, category and date in one place
Browse the complete festival directory or plan the year with the website calendar.