Raksha Bandhan 2031 Date — Sunday, August 3, 2031
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2031? Raksha Bandhan 2031 falls on Sunday, August 3, 2031.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2031 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Sun, 3 August 2031 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Sun, 3 August 2031 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2030 | Tue, 13 August 2030 |
| 2031 | Sun, 3 August 2031 |
| 2032 | Sat, 21 August 2032 |
| 2033 | Wed, 10 August 2033 |
| 2034 | Tue, 29 August 2034 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2031
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2031 date — Fri, 1 August 2031
- Janmashtami 2031 date — Sun, 10 August 2031
- Dahi Handi 2031 date — Mon, 11 August 2031
- Nag Panchami 2031 date — Thu, 24 July 2031
- Hariyali Teej 2031 date — Tue, 22 July 2031
- Onam 2031 date — Sat, 30 August 2031
- Guru Purnima 2031 date — Fri, 4 July 2031
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2031 date — Sun, 22 June 2031
- Vat Savitri 2031 date — Thu, 19 June 2031
- Hartalika Teej 2031 date — Fri, 19 September 2031
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2031 date — Sat, 20 September 2031
- Anant Chaturdashi 2031 date — Mon, 29 September 2031
