Raksha Bandhan 2040 Date — Wednesday, August 22, 2040
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2040? Raksha Bandhan 2040 falls on Wednesday, August 22, 2040.
Observance: Raksha Bandhan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Raksha Bandhan 2040 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | Wed, 22 August 2040 | Main day |
| Narali Purnima | Wed, 22 August 2040 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2039 | Thu, 4 August 2039 |
| 2040 | Wed, 22 August 2040 |
| 2041 | Mon, 12 August 2041 |
| 2042 | Sun, 31 August 2042 |
| 2043 | Thu, 20 August 2043 |
Hindu festivals around Raksha Bandhan 2040
- Onam 2040 date — Tue, 21 August 2040
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2040 date — Fri, 17 August 2040
- Janmashtami 2040 date — Wed, 29 August 2040
- Dahi Handi 2040 date — Thu, 30 August 2040
- Nag Panchami 2040 date — Mon, 13 August 2040
- Hariyali Teej 2040 date — Sat, 11 August 2040
- Hartalika Teej 2040 date — Sun, 9 September 2040
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2040 date — Mon, 10 September 2040
- Anant Chaturdashi 2040 date — Wed, 19 September 2040
- Guru Purnima 2040 date — Tue, 24 July 2040
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2040 date — Wed, 11 July 2040
- Vat Savitri 2040 date — Mon, 9 July 2040
