Raksha Bandhan 2039 Date — Thursday, August 4, 2039
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2039? Raksha Bandhan 2039 falls on Thursday, August 4, 2039.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2039 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Thu, 4 August 2039 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Thu, 4 August 2039 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2038 | Sat, 14 August 2038 |
| 2039 | Thu, 4 August 2039 |
| 2040 | Wed, 22 August 2040 |
| 2041 | Mon, 12 August 2041 |
| 2042 | Sun, 31 August 2042 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2039
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2039 date — Fri, 29 July 2039
- Janmashtami 2039 date — Fri, 12 August 2039
- Nag Panchami 2039 date — Tue, 26 July 2039
- Dahi Handi 2039 date — Sat, 13 August 2039
- Hariyali Teej 2039 date — Sun, 24 July 2039
- Hartalika Teej 2039 date — Mon, 22 August 2039
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2039 date — Tue, 23 August 2039
- Onam 2039 date — Thu, 1 September 2039
- Anant Chaturdashi 2039 date — Thu, 1 September 2039
- Guru Purnima 2039 date — Wed, 6 July 2039
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2039 date — Thu, 23 June 2039
- Vat Savitri 2039 date — Tue, 21 June 2039
