Raksha Bandhan 2026
📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
📝 About Raksha Bandhan 2026
Raksha Bandhan is a cherished Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana, typically falling in August. Sisters tie a decorative thread called a rakhi around their brothers' wrists as a symbol of love and protection, and brothers in return give gifts and pledge to look after their sisters. The tradition has ancient roots, with references found in the Mahabharata and other Hindu scriptures, and has evolved to celebrate all protective and loving relationships. India Post reports a significant surge in mail and parcel volume around Raksha Bandhan as rakhis are sent across the country and overseas to brothers living abroad.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Friday, August 21, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Friday
- Days Remaining
- 145
- Category
- Religious
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 145 days until Raksha Bandhan 2026 on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 is on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Raksha Bandhan is a cherished Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana, typically falling in August. Sisters tie a decorative thread called a rakhi around their brothers' wrists as a symbol of love and protection, and brothers in return give gifts and pledge to look after their sisters. The tradition has ancient roots, with references found in the Mahabharata and other Hindu scriptures, and has evolved to celebrate all protective and loving relationships. India Post reports a significant surge in mail and parcel volume around Raksha Bandhan as rakhis are sent across the country and overseas to brothers living abroad.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on a Friday.