Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date — Friday, August 28, 2026
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026? Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Raksha Bandhan 2025 date · Raksha Bandhan 2027 date
Raksha Bandhan 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:57 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:47 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:53 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:28 am – 05:12 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:56 am – 12:47 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 10:46 am – 12:22 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Fri, 28 August 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Fri, 28 August 2026 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Fri, 28 August 2026 |
Why we celebrate
Sacred full moon of Shravan — rakhi, yajnopavita change, hayagriva jayanti overlap.
How it is celebrated
Temple visits, Satyanarayan katha, holy dip in rivers (where tradition permits), charity, and fasting or sattvic diet. Purnima is ideal for beginning spiritual vows.
Puja timing
Puja after sunrise through midday; Satyanarayan katha often in evening. Moonrise darshan (Chandra puja) is done when the full moon is visible.
Foods & offerings
Sattvic vegetarian food; kheer, puri, halwa for naivedyam. Many avoid non-veg and alcohol. Fasting devotees break with prasad after puja.
Rituals
- Wake early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
- Perform Satyanarayan puja or Vishnu/Lakshmi puja if it is a Vishnu-related Purnima; Devi puja for Shakta Purnimas.
- Offer flowers, incense, lamp, and naivedyam.
- Charity (dan-dakshina) to priests, cows, or the poor is emphasized on Purnima.
- Chant mantras or read scriptures; many observe upavasa or eat one sattvic meal.
- Evening lamp and gratitude prayer to complete the day.
Raksha Bandhan dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Raksha Bandhan 2025 date |
| 2026 | Fri, 28 August 2026 |
| 2027 | Raksha Bandhan 2027 date |
| 2028 | Raksha Bandhan 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2026
- Onam 2026 date — Wed, 26 August 2026
- Janmashtami 2026 date — Fri, 4 September 2026
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 date — Fri, 21 August 2026
- Dahi Handi 2026 date — Sat, 5 September 2026
- Nag Panchami 2026 date — Mon, 17 August 2026
- Hariyali Teej 2026 date — Sat, 15 August 2026
- Hartalika Teej 2026 date — Mon, 14 September 2026
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date — Tue, 15 September 2026
- Anant Chaturdashi 2026 date — Fri, 25 September 2026
- Guru Purnima 2026 date — Wed, 29 July 2026
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 date — Thu, 16 July 2026
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 date — Sat, 10 October 2026
Raksha Bandhan 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:56 am – 12:47 pm | 10:45 am – 12:22 pm | 05:57 am | 06:47 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:14 pm – 01:04 pm | 11:05 am – 12:39 pm | 06:22 am | 06:56 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:56 am – 12:45 pm | 10:47 am – 12:20 pm | 06:08 am | 06:33 pm |
| Chennai | 11:45 am – 12:34 pm | 10:37 am – 12:10 pm | 05:57 am | 06:22 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:52 am – 12:42 pm | 10:43 am – 12:17 pm | 06:01 am | 06:32 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:12 am – 12:03 pm | 10:02 am – 11:37 am | 05:17 am | 05:57 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Fri, 28 August 2026.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Raksha Bandhan 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Fri, 28 August 2026 is 11:56 am – 12:47 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
