Festival
Raksha Bandhan 2026
Friday, 28 August 2026
- Tithi
- Shukla Purnima
- Tithi begins
- 27 Aug 09:09
- Tithi ends
- 28 Aug 09:49
- Aparahna puja
- 13:39 – 16:13
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Raksha Bandhan
Sisters tie a rakhi on Shravan Purnima, avoiding Bhadra; the afternoon is preferred.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 in major cities
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 28 Aug Fri | 13:39 – 16:13 |
| Mumbai | 28 Aug Fri | 13:55 – 16:25 |
| Ahmedabad | 28 Aug Fri | 13:56 – 16:28 |
| Kolkata | 28 Aug Fri | 12:53 – 15:25 |
| Chennai | 28 Aug Fri | 13:24 – 15:53 |
| Bengaluru | 28 Aug Fri | 13:35 – 16:04 |
| Hyderabad | 28 Aug Fri | 13:32 – 16:02 |
| Pune | 28 Aug Fri | 13:51 – 16:21 |
| Jaipur | 28 Aug Fri | 13:44 – 16:18 |
| Lucknow | 28 Aug Fri | 13:24 – 15:57 |
See the full Raksha Bandhan puja vidhi with the muhurat for your city.
Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Raksha Bandhan is on Friday, 28 August 2026.
When does the tithi for Raksha Bandhan 2026 begin and end?
Shukla Purnima begins on 27 Aug 09:09 and ends on 28 Aug 09:49 (New Delhi).
What is the Raksha Bandhan 2026 puja muhurat?
The muhurat in New Delhi is 13:39 – 16:13.