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Raksha Bandhan is one of those festivals that brings families together, no matter how busy life gets. From choosing the perfect Rakhi to preparing the puja thali and planning a family get-together, the festival carries a familiar warmth every year. But before the celebrations begin, there is one important question everyone wants answered – when is Rakhi in 2026 and what is Raksha Bandhan shubh muhurat to tie it? This year, Raksha Bandhan falls in the last week of August 2026, with the festival being observed according to the Shravan Purnima tithi. Here is a look at the date, auspicious timing, Bhadra kaal, and significance of Raksha Bandhan 2026.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on August 28, 2026 (Friday). The festival is observed on the full moon day, or Purnima, of the Hindu month of Shravana. It is one of the most cherished Hindu festivals celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
The exact Raksha Bandhan muhurat may vary slightly depending on the city and local Panchang timings. In Delhi, the Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony muhurat is from 5:57 am to 9:48 am on August 28, 2026.
The timing of tying the Rakhi is an important part of the festival. According to Drik Panchang, the Bhadra period has ended before sunrise on August 28, 2026, which means devotees do not have to wait for Bhadra to end during the morning of Raksha Bandhan. According to Drik Panchang, the Raksha Bandhan 2026 purnima tithi begins at 9:08 am on August 27, 2026, and ends at 9:48 am on August 28, 2026.
For Delhi, the available Raksha Bandhan thread ceremony time is 5:57 am to 9:48 am on August 28, 2026. The timing can differ slightly from one location to another, so families following a particular Panchang should check the timings for their city before performing the ritual.
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Sister tying Rakhi on brother’s wrist (PC: Magnific)
Bhadra is traditionally considered an inauspicious period for performing important religious ceremonies, and Raksha Bandhan rituals are generally avoided during this time. This is why checking Bhadra kaal is particularly important before tying the Rakhi.
This year, however, Bhadra ends before sunrise on August 28, 2026, according to the Drik Panchang timings for Delhi and several other cities. Therefore, the Rakhi ceremony can be performed after sunrise during the muhurat.
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond of love, care, and protection between siblings. The name itself refers to a – bond of protection, with the Rakhi symbolising affection, trust and responsibility between brothers and sisters.
Traditionally, sisters tie a Rakhi around their brothers’ wrists and pray for their well-being, happiness and prosperity. Brothers, in return, offer gifts and promise to stand by and protect their sisters. The ritual is usually followed by applying tilak, performing aarti, tying rakhi, and sharing sweets with the family.
Over the years, Raksha Bandhan has grown beyond a simple sibling ritual. It has come to represent love, mutual respect, family ties, and the promise of standing by one another through different stages of life. That emotional connection is what makes Rakhi one of the most widely cherished festivals in India.
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